>> "I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent >> on the >> frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are >> reckless beyond words. >> When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and >> respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly >> wise and impatient of restraint."- Hesiod, Eighth Century B.C. > Ah. That is the exact quote I was looking for, thank you! > And I am sure that in every century after that, one > can find a quote to the same effect. Deepa.
Exactly. Change has been *constant* all through. And it will deal itself. If divorces are becoming rampant, somehow the broken families will deal with themselves. The society will also find a way. The people whose families broke will get along. (A breakup)? it will all be normal. Shiv is holding on to the notion that the family setup should stay and nothing new can replace it. Can he? then, be accused of "cognitive dissonance" (incorrectly spelled?) The whole idea of breast beating at (loss of) indian culture can then be explained by Shivs theory. 1. Person A is doing things the old way for a 100 years 2. it is proved that it is not the best way to do it 3. A whole new idea (more efficient) is presented. 4. Person A refuses to follow 3. and denies 2. and attacks 3. Lukhman.
