Some people feel that young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others, however, believe that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
There are many different views as to whether the younger
generation
should follow traditions
or that they should be given the freedom to behave as individuals; this
makes it a highly contentious issue. This
essay will look at both sides of the debate and then
offer an opinion,
Traditions
are what shape a country
, they represent the ethos and the history of the nation, making the people
distinct from one another. I feel it is important to maintain traditions
such
as clothing, foods, or cultural practices as they offer cultural identity and a sense of belonging. Furthermore
, a country
’s traditions
are attractive to tourists, wishing to immerse themselves in the country
’s heritage, they buy traditional items, take part in traditional activities, and often seek out experiences where they can learn more about the country
they are visiting; thus
, bringing in income and further
promoting tourism.
Additionally
, if the younger generation
do
not adopt certain Change the verb form
does
traditions
they will no longer exist. In my country
for example
items such
as the Non la or the conical hat is made by hand, the technique is passed on generation
to Change preposition
from generation
generation
. If younger people
show no interest in this
craft we will lose a big part of our cultural history. Finally
, traditions
have survived for generations for a reason, they are often the best way to move forward. The Vietnamese people
for
example, have traditionally been hardworking and in our Add the comma(s)
,for
culture
we respect each other especially the elderly and these Add a comma
,culture
traditions
have made Vietnam the country
it is now.
Nevertheless
, we should acknowledge that young people
should be able to freely express themselves. Some social and family traditions
can be seen as old fashioned, obsolete and in some cases oppressive today. Globalization has meant the world has grown smaller, enabling exchange
of ideas and technology. Many new technologies and innovations have enabled economic growth when adopted over more traditional methods. Younger Add an article
the exchange
an exchange
people
have more access to other ideologies and ways of thinking which in some countries has led to positive moves such
as gender equality and greater opportunities. For example
, it was traditional in Vietnam to get married early and start a family, this
led to many women not being able to further
their careers, changes in this
attitude has meant that more women can advance their careers and ensure financial stability when they decide to start a family.
In conclusion
I believe there are merits on both sides of the debate. Add a comma
,conclusion
However
, I feel that abandoning some traditions
would be detrimental to a country
’s rich heritage. The youth of today should be able to select the traditions
they abide by
keeping in mind those that preserve their heritage and abandoning some of those societal Change preposition
by by
traditions
that are constrictive to living in the 21st century.Submitted by sophiecherry72 on
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