#Tradition and Change

[bluebeesknees]

Public Nuisance Nr.1

[omegaphilosophia]

Intergenerational Dynamics

The relationship between the young and the old is a complex, multifaceted dynamic that evolves within societal, cultural, and familial contexts. It involves both tension and harmony, rooted in differences in experiences, perspectives, and roles. The relationship can be understood through various philosophical, sociological, and psychological lenses, emphasizing intergenerational exchange, wisdom and vitality, and the ways in which each generation contributes to the other’s growth.

Key Aspects of the Relationship Between the Young and the Old

Wisdom vs. Vitality:

Older generations are often seen as the bearers of wisdom, experience, and tradition. They pass down knowledge and life lessons to the younger generation, offering guidance and a sense of continuity with the past.

Younger generations, on the other hand, bring vitality, new energy, and fresh perspectives. They tend to challenge established norms, innovate, and drive societal progress. This interaction between the wisdom of the old and the creativity of the young fosters growth on both sides.

Transmission of Culture and Tradition:

The relationship between the young and the old is crucial for the preservation of culture, values, and traditions. Elders act as custodians of cultural heritage, ensuring that historical knowledge, customs, and moral values are passed down to the next generation.

At the same time, the younger generation may question, reinterpret, or reform these traditions, leading to cultural evolution. This dynamic can result in tension, particularly when younger individuals seek to break away from traditional values, but it also drives social transformation.

Mentorship and Guidance:

The old often serve as mentors to the young, offering support, wisdom, and advice during critical periods of life such as adolescence, career building, or parenthood. This mentorship is essential for the personal development of the young.

Through these relationships, older individuals often find purpose and fulfillment, contributing to the growth of younger individuals while staying engaged with new ideas and changes in society.

Generational Conflict and Reconciliation:

Historically, there is often tension between younger and older generations due to differences in values, priorities, and worldviews. Older generations may cling to stability and tradition, while younger generations may advocate for change and progress.

This generational conflict can be seen in various contexts, from the family unit to broader social movements. However, the reconciliation of these differences can lead to mutual understanding and the blending of innovation with tradition.

Dependence and Role Reversal:

In early life, younger generations are often dependent on older ones for nurturing, education, and care. This dependence shifts over time as young people grow into adulthood and older individuals age, sometimes requiring care from the younger generation.

This role reversal in caregiving, particularly in familial settings, can reshape the relationship between young and old, emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and interdependence.

Intergenerational Learning:

The exchange between the young and the old involves reciprocal learning. While the older generation imparts traditional knowledge and wisdom, the younger generation can introduce new ideas, technologies, and ways of thinking.

This mutual learning can foster innovation and adaptation, as the older generation benefits from the creativity and adaptability of youth, while the younger generation learns from the accumulated knowledge and experience of elders.

Perception of Time and Mortality:

Older individuals often have a more reflective relationship with time and mortality, contemplating the legacy they will leave behind and the passage of life. This can lead to a desire to impart wisdom and ensure that their experiences contribute to the future.

Younger individuals tend to have a more forward-looking, ambitious perspective, with a focus on the future and a sense of invincibility. The awareness of mortality tends to develop more deeply over time, and the relationship with older generations can bring this reality into focus for younger people.

Social Change and Continuity:

Generational relationships are essential to the process of social change. While older generations provide continuity, holding onto the lessons and experiences of the past, younger generations are often the drivers of innovation and change.

The interplay between preserving traditions and introducing new ways of thinking is crucial for the healthy development of societies. The challenge is in finding a balance that honors the wisdom of the past while embracing the potential of the future.

The relationship between the young and the old is a dynamic interplay of wisdom, energy, tradition, and change. It is marked by mutual dependence, with each generation playing a crucial role in shaping the other’s development. While generational conflict can arise due to differences in worldview, this tension is also a source of growth, allowing society to progress while remaining rooted in historical knowledge and cultural continuity.

[illusioncanthurtme--art]

Physically? I am sitting in my bedroom. Mentally? Spiritually? I AM DEAD ON THE FLOOR!!!!! THESE TWO HAVE KILLED ME!!!!

(Another drawing! This was originally attempt #1 at drawing stan, and then fiddleford just showed up. Kinda feels like them five minutes after the above acting like nothing happened though, so it works sdjkgkjfshj)

[salt-baby]

yes, doctors suck, but also "the medical ethics and patient interaction training doctors receive reinforces ableism" and "the hyper competitive medical school application process roots out the poor, the disabled, and those who would diversify the field" and "anti-establishment sentiment gets applications rejected and promotions requests denied, weeding out the doctors on our side" and "the gruesome nature of the job and the complete lack of mental health support for medical practitioners breeds apathy towards patients" and "insurance companies often define treatment solely on a cost-analysis basis" and "doctors take on such overwhelming student loan debt they have no choice but to pursue high paying jobs at the expense of their morals" are all also true

none of this absolves doctors of the truly horrendous things they say and do to patients, but it's important to acknowledge that rather than every doctor being coincidentally a bad person, there is something specific about this field and career path that gives rise to such high prevalence of ableist attitudes

and I WILL elaborate happily

[grendel-menz]

In the dark, the deer mistook my headlights for stars

[microvibing]

Half assed Tiresias doodle page

love this funky little prophet

[maedictus]

Some unposted Tolkien art I've been collecting over the years 💫

Huan and Lúthien | Yavanna and Aulë | Celeborn and Galadriel | Fingon | Galadriel but Art Nouveau | Vairë, the Weaver | Lórien and Mandos | Some Hobbiteses

[leafie-draws]

you're like a seed, growing in everything 🍃

[scribbly-z-raid]

Nintendo has blessed me with a mainline Zelda game with a playable Zelda. I owe you my life

[bloobydabloob]

I got a crush on Mads Mikkelsen

[sevenspoonfulsofsugar]

thinking of the ending of conclave (2024) and those lingering shots on the papal vestments. the future and the foundation of the church, he who sits on the throne and is the face of it, wears white.

and the last shot of the movie. and those lingering shots on the women below. the future and the foundation of the church, they who maintain it without being lauded for it, wear white.

[llitchilitchi]

Slovak Miku!

[technically-human]

I always get so excited when you post your art! It’s so cute!

All I’ve been thinking about lately is the boys getting hired to actively haunt someone and Charles insisting they do the old bedsheet ghosts for authentic haunting.

Why is there lore in my silly comic?

ko-fi

Bonus, the boys went to Mexico during Día de Muertos:

[illusioncanthurtme--art]

Gravity Falls doodle dump!! Mostly Gideon. He's my favorite if you can't tell immediately, lol. I have zero time for drawing outside comms, but I had some time yesterday, while my mom and I were out and about doing errands. I had some spare printer paper on me to draw on. The first three of dipper and "canon" human bill, I actually drew when I was visiting with my cousins last week. And the last one of gideon flexing is a wip, I'm planning on making that a print. That wip sketch has been on patreon for a month or two actually :'D

But all this GF resurgence stuff has gotten me thinking about how I envision older gideon, again. I love him so much!!!!! I headcanon that he's a vampire, there's a little bit of that in here. Maybe more on that in another post??

[ryllen]

when everything is confusing, and then u see a familiar face

[professorcalculusstanaccount]

The Great Outdoors! I can imagine Chang and Tintin going on camping or hiking trips for dates. While they love exploring museums and flea markets, in the woods they can avoid public scrutiny.

I've just been in the mood for drawing in ink and also doing long walks outside. These are inked traditionally and coloured digitally.