The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

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With the fast development of
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, everything is changing tremendously, so it is the same with the mindset of
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. Some
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consider that conventional ideas from the older
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are no longer useful for younger
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nowadays. In
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essay, I will argue that even though some traditional concepts are definitely outdated and even pedantic, there is still valuable wisdom that young
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should learn from past
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. During the past years, lifestyles have been changing a lot, and some traditional concepts towards genders and family from the older
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are faded off and
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more fit for the modern world.
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, the idea that men are superior to women in hierarchies has been abandoned gradually. The old hold the idea that females should stay at home to take care of the family while education is a privilege only for males.
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, the idea that men and women should have equal rights to receive an education and have equal choices to work is becoming the mainstream voice in modern
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. The pursuit of gender equality is popular among the younger
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, which is considered to be a significant way to realise a sustainable
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. Unlike
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population who are working for money and would prefer a stable job, the young hold new attitudes towards the meaning of work: it is not only for money
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but
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for self-fulfilment.
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, many parents instruct children to study hard and
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work in government so that they can have a steady job, which is no more appropriate to the diversified
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and variable world full of uncertainties. The young groups are more valorous at chasing their passion and value, which I consider as
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progress of human thought.
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, the classical opinions towards
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from the wisdom in the past are still quite useful and can be a lighthouse to lead a happier
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.
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, what Confucius, one of the greatest saint and educator in ancient China, said in his book <The analects> is still widely circulated and help the young population set up their sense of morality in a right way
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like everyone can be your teacher and would have something that worth to be learnt from. Standing on the giant to learn from their past experience, great spirit and wisdom is the best way to avoid unnecessary detours and obstacles, and lead to a shortcut to success. We can learn the spirit of never giving up facing any failures from Edison, who failed over 10 thousand times before successfully inventing the light bulb. The voice for justice and respect in his speech "I have a dream" from Martin Luther King is still powerful
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and inspires the young community to pursue the truth and make a difference in the world. The spirit of hardworking and concentrating on problem-solving
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of escaping is still instructive to help young crowd away from impulsiveness. In conclusion, the progress of human
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should depend on both past experience and new explorations. Rather than saying that traditional ideas from older
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are no longer helpful to younger
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, it is better to say that not all the past experiences and ideas are appropriate for modern
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considering the diverse growth environment that different
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are experiencing, but we need to have the discriminability to take the essence and drop the dross for a better
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Traditional ideas
  • Modern life
  • Younger generations
  • Stability
  • Guidance
  • Foundation
  • Cultural heritage
  • Rigid gender roles
  • Resistance to new technologies
  • Adaptability
  • Innovative solutions
  • Respecting elders
  • Maintaining family bonds
  • Stifle progress
  • Fusion of ideas
  • Outdated values
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