"Why do adults think we should do what they say?"
The ongoing conflict between older and younger generations isn't a new phenomenon. Almost every household faces the common question, "Why do they always want us to do what they say?" We've all heard the phrase at least once in our lives, "Listen to me, I've been through this, I know what's best." Often, we perceive this as an infringement on our freedom. However, understanding the psychological and social factors behind this could help mitigate the conflict. *Love and Fear: Older adults have seen more of the world than us, and they're aware of the world's imperfections, downfalls, and hurts. They don't want their children or younger people to go through the same pain they've experienced. So, they try to guide us through the "safe path" they know. *Control and Pride: Some older adults believe that respecting their experience means following their advice exactly. Based on their upbringing, they see disobeying their words as di...