I Don't Care What Others Think of Me
In today's world there seems to be a growing sentiment that somehow a person should not care about what others think of them. It seems to be a statement of independence and self-reliance. This is especially true in younger generations.
The problem I have with that attitude is it does not acknowledge the "group" rules of our ever increasing density of people.
Our world is increasingly populated, people from rural areas moving into cities etc. This is happening all over the world. It dictates that we have some group rules for all to live by. The other choice is anarchy.
I think this attitude is often taken to an extreme where it becomes rude and even offensive.
It is one thing to say, "I don't care what you think of me, but I'm not hurting anyone else with my actions." Another thing to act in a way that disregards the impact on others and then use the line as an excuse for bad behavior.
I'm 59 years old. I've seen the world change a lot in my years on this planet. This attitude of independence at the expense of an ordered society scares me.
Robyn
The problem I have with that attitude is it does not acknowledge the "group" rules of our ever increasing density of people.
Our world is increasingly populated, people from rural areas moving into cities etc. This is happening all over the world. It dictates that we have some group rules for all to live by. The other choice is anarchy.
I think this attitude is often taken to an extreme where it becomes rude and even offensive.
It is one thing to say, "I don't care what you think of me, but I'm not hurting anyone else with my actions." Another thing to act in a way that disregards the impact on others and then use the line as an excuse for bad behavior.
I'm 59 years old. I've seen the world change a lot in my years on this planet. This attitude of independence at the expense of an ordered society scares me.
Robyn
61-69, M
