This week was a very short week for me, but on Wednesday after writing each our own outline we had a discussion in class where Sal threw out a topic, and at first only the center people could talk about it, and the outside people had to wait. I was on the outside at first, and I didn't realize how hard it is to keep in your thoughts when you aren't allowed to talk. When I was in the middle, the first thing I brought up was that in today's world, most families do not spend enough time together, instead people are drifting off to spend waste less time in the malls, or even with their friends. I'm not saying that spending time with friends is not useful, but we should start acting more traditional in a way where we should spend more quality time with our family, relatives, and siblings. I believe spending time with our family will get us farther in life rather then spending time in a mall. I also brought up the idea where I personally think it is bad how if we wanted to, individuals are able to live at home without leaving their house. Everyday, people are stressed and we all need that 10 mins to take time to be alone, and relieve stress. If you are stuck at home everyday all day, the obesity rates will raise, and the stress level in America will also raise. We need to make that effort to go on a walk outside because fresh air can truly help. We don't think in those kind of situations anymore because America is so materialistic. Rather then going on a 10 minute walk to relieve stress, Americans drive straight to the mall and spend 10 dollars on something useless. It is hard to realize the way we are living because we have been brought up, and raised to do what we do now.
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I agree with you completely that it is so hard to realize the way we are living and see any faults in it because it is so normal to us! Also, I too value family and I think that while maybe it isn't as prodominant of a value as in other cultures, there are still strong family ties for many people..it just depends who your looking at.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it was hard to be quiet and not say your feelings at certain times. It shows that I need to listen more, rather than just speak my mind!!
ReplyDeleteA lot of people rather spend time with their friends rather than family, i'm actually one of them. But I do agree we should have morals and sets of values rather than just waisting every second on the mall, texting, spending money and so on. I also think you brought up a lot of good points and your post was interesting to read. I also think it would be a good idea to stop and think about our own actions even though it's hard to notice them because buying something new will fix our mood or make us feel better about ourselves.
ReplyDeletePeople in the U.S. often do look at material goods as an escape. I recently saw a show on MTV: "True Life: I'm a Shopaholic."
ReplyDeleteI could not help but laugh at the fact that the show was actually conducted in a serious fashion (get it?) and the girl was seeking legitimate help. Also, the boyfriend was a massive toolbag.. toolpurse
haha.. I crack myself up.