In today's society, are we allowed to want?

Question

A lot of people consider me a child. And okay, maybe I am. But even in just 12 years of life, I have observed one important thing: It's considered wrong to make our opinions and wants known. If you disagree with the other members of your workgroup, you are automatically ostracized. If there is something your doctor thinks is right but you want to object because you disagree or want another opinion, you're automatically wrong because you don't have the "authority" to comment on medicine that you're putting into your own body. I don't think it's right: if it affects you I think you should have a say. Do you think it's right for people to tell us what we can and can't voice?

Answer 1

We have our rights, correct? So, of course we are allowed to want. The problem today is that we want "to much" of things. What I mean by that is sex, drugs, gifts, etc.

Answer 2

Some of that changes as you get older, but in general not all opinions are going to be popular. Eventually you have to decide which issues are okay to let go and which you have to stand up for. It's a learning process, but it sounds like you're already well on the way to sorting it out.

I think, too, you will find that you make new friends as the old cliques break up or fall away. Keep thinking and keep learning all you can.

Answer 3

I was actually starting to think people were being criticized for not wanting enough. In today's society, if you don't go along with what the rest of the crowd has and does, you're treated with suspicion, and people wonder why you're not like them, do the same things they do, have the same possessions....
I guess it all depends on what kind of society you live in. This might be true in America, but elsewhere, such as in India, England, Taiwan, it could be completely radical.

Answer 4

First, I am amazed by you. At only 12 years of age, you are incredibly articulate and intelligent. I think it is VERY important to voice your opinions or concerns. Life is too short to live by pleasing everyone around you, at your expense. You need to make your life suitable for you. If you disagree with something, make that clear.
You are right though, sometimes disagreeing with someone gives them a defensive feeling, but as long as you explain your concerns they typically get over it quite quickly. Don't ever do something that you do not agree with just to please someone else.

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Answer 5

If you want to be heard and taken seriously, especially by people who are older or more educated then you, then it is important to state yourself clearly, confidently and with obvious knowledge to whatever you're talking about. If you're only 12 then people may dismiss you, thinking that you're too young or immature to know what you're talking about. Its up to you to prove yourself. If you can learn this at your young age then you'll be prepared for it for the rest of your life. There will always be people who think that they know more, if you believe in your convictions than speak up and convince them.

Answer 6

holy crap ostracized for being a 12yr old thats a big word i dint even know what it meant

and to answer your question yes i believe in some instances they should they have been here more than we have and some have experienced what we are barely going throught

my step father had a saying
"when you start i'm alredy finishing"

they can voice but noone can force yo uto accept what yo udont want to

Answer 7

you have a pretty extensive vocabulary to be only 12.
you sound well educated.

oh and uh i do agree, these adults don't listen to us. I'm 15. It's probably not going to change, try not to complain about it it makes your life easier.

Answer 8

Constitutionally, No.
But, the constitution has not been getting much respect lately.

Answer 9

youre so correct...virgos are never satisfied and when i did, i was let go by a fool even when doing great...hes on a power trip...world is full of fools..

Answer 10

Do whatever you think is right and disagree less.