If you were raised by good parents, obviously some of that good would rub off on you. The same goes if you were brought up by bad parents. Call it genetic imprint, upbringing or what ever you’d like. Point of the matter is, even though we are who we are regardless who gave birth to us or who raised us, there would be traits that we would inherit from our parents. These traits may be the positive traits like being trust worthy, helpful, caring and so on. It could also be negative traits like sudden outbursts of rage, discrimination, or even ignorance.
Best thing is, neither trait, be it positive or otherwise, is definite to be inherited from a good or bad parent. For example, a person that is kind towards animals could have developed this trait on his own or he could have inherited it from his murderous father.
Whatever it may be, children would have a high tendency to follow their parents footsteps, especially in terms of behavior. One trait that I had inherited from my father, and I had noticed that my father inherited it from his father, is being stingy. I noticed that I react this way towards certain things or situation. However, I could also be quite generous if given a different situation.
These traits, these behavioral qualities that one possesses are far from being altered. A kind hearted child could be diluted by the world, corrupting his poor soul, thus turning him into a bitter and hate filled man. Everything changes, its just a matter of time and factor.
Should you come from a household that cusses without even giving it a second thought, would it mean you’d do the same once you have a family of your own?
If your father shouted at you for reasons that though involve you, is not your fault, does it make it OK to do the same to others?
Remember this, blame should only be placed on the guilty, and no one is guilty until proven so. Stop being an idiot, and break the cycle. It’s as simple as using your God-given brain, so unless you are some kind of vegetable, better start doing so.
The difference between humans and animals is that we are expected to think, and then react. If you got it the other way around, I’d suggest saving up for a cage at the national Zoo.
We are expected to weigh our choices, and to right the wrong. We are not supposed to knowingly follow something that is wrong, that would make us idiots. Think about it.
I spent too much time on this, trying to make it less obvious, all the time wanting it to be as specific as it could be so that it hits its target. I hope its simple enough and reading it would not cause you to get a migraine.
Anyway, cheers to all those who oppose. We determine who we are, so change what you can. Be who you should, not who you can.
Remarks : Fairos is my ex-colleague...one of those i love to keep in my good book...
