Question

discuss the following and write the summary of your discussion in the from of bullet points
a. how are certain ideas customs knowledge passed on from generation to the next​

Answer 1

Answer:

*1. Discuss the following and write the summary of your discussion in the form of bullet points.

i. How are certain ideas/ customs/ knowledge passed on from one generation to the next?

Ans: Summary of the discussion:

 through parental teaching

 often the children follow the habits and manners of their elders

 not only parents but other elders also help children to learn mannerisms

 parents train their children to behave in a particular manner.

 oral communication or the word of mouth is one of the significant mediums

 through stories and myths of one’s culture and traditions

ii. Is it necessary for children to follow the footsteps of their forefathers? If yes, why? Why is it

sometimes necessary to change the old ways?

Ans: Summary of the discussion:

 Yes, it is necessary for children to follow the footsteps of their forefathers because one gets to learn from

their experience.

 One becomes familiar with the ways and style of doing the things.

 People usually pass over their knowledge to the next generation.

 One will not repeat the mistakes, which their older generations made.

However, it is sometimes necessary to change the old ways, because:

 Customs and traditions change with the passage of time.

 Old principles may no longer be applicable.

 What was acceptable in the earlier times, may not be suitable in today’s time.

 There is nothing permanent in this world except change.

 Every generation lives in a different time period.

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