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

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should follow

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or that they should be given the freedom to behave as individuals;

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makes it a highly contentious issue.

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offer an opinion,

Traditions

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are what shape a

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, they represent the ethos and the history of the nation, making the

people

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distinct from one another. I feel it is important to maintain

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as clothing, foods, or cultural practices as they offer cultural identity and a sense of belonging.

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, a

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’s

traditions

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are attractive to tourists, wishing to immerse themselves in the

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’s heritage, they buy traditional items, take part in traditional activities, and often seek out experiences where they can learn more about the

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they are visiting;

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, bringing in income and

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promoting tourism.

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, if the younger

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do

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not adopt certain

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they will no longer exist. In my

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items

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as the Non la or the conical hat is made by hand, the technique is passed on

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generation

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to

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. If younger

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show no interest in

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craft we will lose a big part of our cultural history.

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,

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have survived for generations for a reason, they are often the best way to move forward. The Vietnamese

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example, have traditionally been hardworking and in our

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we respect each other especially the elderly and these

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have made Vietnam the

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it is now.

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, we should acknowledge that young

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should be able to freely express themselves. Some social and family

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can be seen as old fashioned, obsolete and in some cases oppressive today. Globalization has meant the world has grown smaller, enabling

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the exchange

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of ideas and technology. Many new technologies and innovations have enabled economic growth when adopted over more traditional methods. Younger

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have more access to other ideologies and ways of thinking which in some countries has led to positive moves

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as gender equality and greater opportunities.

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, it was traditional in Vietnam to get married early and start a family,

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led to many women not being able to

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their careers, changes in

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attitude has meant that more women can advance their careers and ensure financial stability when they decide to start a family. In

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I believe there are merits on both sides of the debate.

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, I feel that abandoning some

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would be detrimental to a

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’s rich heritage. The youth of today should be able to select the

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they abide

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keeping in mind those that preserve their heritage and abandoning some of those societal

traditions

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that are constrictive to living in the 21st century.