Independence and Responsibility?

Question

Is it possible for a person to be considered independent but yet irresponsible and vice versa? (Responsible but dependent?)

Answer 1

When you use the phrase "to be considered" you've already defeated yourself.

Responsibility is what is imposed upon people by the greater ganglia of society's expectations. "Responsible" people are always dependent. They're playing a role to impress and attain the "desired things" in life. Not always a negative thing, as in the case of wanting a family and being attentive to the needs of the family you've created. But much of the time "Responsible" people get caught in a wheel of providing for those who contribute less and benefit disproportionately from the efforts of others.

"Irresponsible" poeple are not always independent. But society often misjudges "irresponsible" with "independent", simply because people who refuse to answer to others do not make good slaves, good workerbees, and they make waves by questioning authority and questioning the intentions of others.

Answer 2

A child can be dependable (live up to expectations) and yet are dependant on others for their care. An adult, living on their own independantly, and yet do not live up to expectations or honoring their contracts and responsibilities, thus they are irresponsible. Then of course, there are those who's irresponsible behavior only shows itself in certain area's of their lives but not others.

Answer 3

I would say its safe to say the more responsible a person is the more independence a society lets that person have. But I dont think thats always true. Example Bush.

Answer 4

Independent person will not be responsible becos he relies solely on another. Responsible person will be dependent on himself.