Parents can teach their child but ultimately, it's the child's decision on what they choose to do with the teachings they have learned.
When we were younger, we were always taught to respect people and not just family members. We always had to do what we were told, how we act and how we dress.
As we grow older, we are still being told what to do, how to act, and what their dreams for us look like.
Even if we are in college or have jobs, we can respect their dreams of us but when we have our own dreams, love who we love or dress or act how we please, you should just respect it and move on.
No amount of complaining will change our minds. This does not just apply to how we act or behave but our own opinions too, especially politics.
Most of us weren't alive for the major world wars so we do not fully understand what the government was like but we can read to understand it better. If we do not like a certain public figure and we have sources to back up our opinions, do not yell at us, call us dumb or say, "You are young, what do you even know about politics?" Well, we do know how to read. We can open a book or listen to podcasts about the news.
There are mediums we can use because we have the technology to do so. Also, the older generations love to push their beliefs onto us. If they are against gay rights, immigration or are racist towards certain people then they automatically want us to be the same as them.
Sure, there are a lot of younger people who are against all of the above but there are other people, like myself, who would rather respect people's opinions.
These are a few topics I would normally avoid but by doing so, people would think I do not have an opinion.
For some topics such as abortions, I understand both sides and I agree with both sides. I also agree with having the option for it if someone needs or wants it.
It is funny how the older generations spent years teaching us to respect people but they do not want to do the same for us.
Instead, they would rather scream or scold us thinking we are ignorant of a lot of things.
I have a friend whose family is religious and she also has their beliefs. Whereas I have conservative parents, whom I love, but I do not agree with their opinions on topics like politics, gay rights and on immigration.
I have opinions and I want them to be heard. I do not want anyone to interrupt me while I am taking a stand.
Has the world gone mad? Well, did it ever stop? Why is it so hard for people to let others be? Why it is hard to realize not all young people think the way you do? I have my own reasons, the younger generations have them as well and it is time to respect everyone.
I understand we do not all have the same beliefs but let us try to respect everyone anyways.
