lianxi9 The older generations tend to have traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. Some people argue that these traditional ideas are not helpful in preparing the younger generations for modern life. Do you agree or disagree? It might be hard for the older generations to integrate into the current society because they tend to consider things in a traditional way. Though those traditional ideas have some merits, I do not think some of them can be applied into modern life. The traditional value about family is still helpful these days. It encourages people to take responsibility for their family. If the younger generations have a family, they should be faithful to their spouses, share household chores and look after children. Nowadays some young people do not take marriage seriously and they are reluctant to support their family. As a result, the divorce rate is increasing. What is worse, their irresponsible attitude to family may also influence the next generations. However, inheriting the traditional family value will help the young develop a sense of responsibility to some extent. On the other hand, the old view on work is somewhat outdated. It tells the young to stick to their positions and avoid any risk. It might be useful in the past but now the world is changing so fast that people have to face uncertainty. If they only pursue job stability and escape from troubles, they may not be qualified for a higher position in work. In contrast, people who have adventurous spirit and courage to take risks and deal with problems are more likely to improve themselves and achieve success in their careers. They may make mistakes and fail, but unlike the older generations who regard those bad results as shames, the younger tend to learn lessons from their mistakes and failures, and know how to take advantage of them. In conclusion, I admit that some transitional ideas can help the younger generations realise more clearly what they should do , but others are too conservative to help them prepare for challenges and difficulties they may encounter. It is time for the young to change and add new meanings to the old values.