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

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not adopt certain

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

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to

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

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example, have traditionally been hardworking and in our

culture

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we respect each other especially the elderly and these

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

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

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

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

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

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

traditions

that are constrictive to living in the 21st century.