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Tradition: what it is, what it isn’t, and what it does. ... These traditions, such as holidays, birthdays, roles, and other events or acts, can reinforce the bonds of a family. ...
Traditions mostly form in times of stability; when multiple generations of a family are most likely to remain close to one another (geographically and emotionally). Then, of course, the tradition may fade in times of turmoil: separation, migration, or drastic changes in culture outside of the family. ... This does not mean that a tradition cannot be a practical or productive thing; it means only that it is not such by means of being a tradition alone.
The definition of tradition is very important when considering family values, as one can mistake a biological trait for a tradition, and vice versa. For example, marriage is a tradition while family, in the general sense, is not.
Gender Roles
A frequent hotspot for arguments involving tradition is the role of each sex within a family and society. ... By noting that this is due to tradition alone (by citing habits of masculine role models), he despises it and feels it can easily be changed.
Family Structure
Barbara Kingsolver’s “Stone Soup” shows special contempt for a common American view of tradition- that something can somehow be better only by the aesthetic virtue of a tradition.
Approximate Word count = 1047
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