In class we brought up the subject of keeping with traditions-the question of continuing to be governed by the traditions of our family and culture. This was to challenge what the thinkers stood for and believed to make them think about why they held that opinion.
I think this applies to us especially being in college. We (most of us) aren't still living in our parent's house. Even if we are, we are making most of our own decisions. We have to start asking these questions of the things we believe. Are we believing things simply because that's what our parents or surroundings taught us? If so, how well will those beliefs stand when we're not living under the same conditions? By tearing down the things we believe, we can build them back up based on out own convictions and foundations. This is something I would encourage all of us to do. Challenge your faith so that in the end you will only be left with absolute truth. It might be hard, but in the end, we will all be better for it.
Once the majority of us moved out of our parent's house it became time for us to start making our own decisions. We went from somewhere where our parents told us what to do, how to do it, and when it better be done. Most of us were raised in the traditions of our parents which may be slightly out of date if your parents waited til later in life to have kids, like mine. Once we got here we have to make our own decisions its not mom and dad tellin us to do this don't do that. We all have to decide that for ourselves.
ReplyDeleteAnd this can be difficult at first, because, for me, i feel like i have to research and redefine alot of the things i was taught. Sometimes finding things out for yourself can help you grow as a person and have a clear understanding about a specific issue. I think it better equips us for what the world will throw at us.
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