I e-mailed my grandparents last week, so this week I wanted to focus on a younger generation. So I asked my little brother (Ryan age 10) some questions about conformity.
Do you feel pressure to do certain things that your friends do, even if you don't want to do them?
"No, because I'm my own person and I'm unique like that."
What is the biggest thing you've done against what your parents wanted you to do? Do you regret doing it?
"Take a shower everyday, yeah I smelled really bad."
Do you think it's better to listen to your parents or your instincts?
"Listen to your parents because they have more knowledge because they're older."
Do you want to do well in school?
"Yeah, because I want a good report card to show my parents."
This interview taught me that 1) my brother needs to take more showers and 2) that he does well in school not for himself, but for his parents. I find it interesting that something so personal as the extent of your own knowledge can be dictated by someone else.
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