It's a fact. As time goes on, people and opinions change. Family members and friends disagree about certain topics, whether they be political or as minor as a sports team.
My grandparents are republicans. They're conservative, go to church every weekend and correct me when I misuse the English language (my grandmother taught English at the local high school). I on the other hand, agree more with democratic views, I sometimes miss church, make grammar mistakes and use words such as "swag" and "Gucci" on a daily basis.
Twenty-five years ago, gay marriage was unheard of. It probably never crossed our grandparents minds that individuals who were gay would be able to marry. Now it is legal in every state. Changes as large as these can shock certain people, and cause others to rejoice.
Age doesn't give an excuse to be rude or rudely share your opinion on certain topics. More often than not I hear individuals say, "My grandpa grew up in a different time, that's why he thinks this way."
This is true, and I do believe it has an effect on how people think. Our surroundings greatly impact our everyday life. Older generations may have different stereotypic views than adults and young people in today's day and age.
We can learn from these differences and change our actions based upon them. Information is key to a successful society.
What I'm trying, and not greatly succeeding in saying, is that generations generate change. We're different from our elders, and that's not a bad thing! We can learn from their mistakes (and their successes) to create a better society for everyone.
The key to a happy and peaceful life is equality. Equality ensures that everyone, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation and religion can live as happy as a life as possible.
Inform those around you of the importance of kindness and peace!
stay peaceful!!
I agree that every generation has different viewpoints, and that with every new wave of humans there are different opinions than the previous one. Don't even mention evolution around my grandmother!
ReplyDeleteI agree with this post completely! My grandparents have very strong views about many things and do not seem to be as open as kids are day are! I feel that that is, like you said, because of the times we have grown up in and that we as a society now seem to be much more open and understanding. To be honest it is almost to the point of being a little annoying on twitter. (laughing face emoji)
ReplyDeleteI agree with this post completely! My grandparents have very strong views about many things and do not seem to be as open as kids are day are! I feel that that is, like you said, because of the times we have grown up in and that we as a society now seem to be much more open and understanding. To be honest it is almost to the point of being a little annoying on twitter. (laughing face emoji)
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