We are all our life choices.
We are all formed from social conditioning and it is systemized. We are accustomed to following it as a standard and even considered a "must". By undergoing social conditioning, it is hoped that you will get definite results in the form of goodness. Shall we become better by doing it? Does living it make this world look more beautiful? No matter how perfectly anyone follows a cultural system (which is considered to be definitely correct) then why do things often happen that are exactly the opposite of what we expect.
I am a school teacher. I see that often norms actually make a child stop learning about what it means to be human. The system and norms that have been established require "all" children to follow them without having to ask too many questions for the sake of order, where "seniority/teachers are always right while students are always wrong." If you adhere to a rigid system like this, is it the right thing to do?
Children are not robots. They are humans learning to be humans. Wouldn't it be more beautiful if any system and norms made us truly human, authentic, and appreciate and understand differences? Wouldn't it be better if we make norms a response to our submission to God, not as a comparison tool or tool to judge other people who have different views or appearances.
Does a rigid system and norms (particularly, in education) make someone a role model? There are many examples of figures who, although respected and famous are not always examples of truth. Indeed, not all characters make mistakes. However, in reality, it cannot be denied that there are people who use social norms for personal or certain group interests.
We should be critical of anomalous phenomena that occur, especially in the way we educate children and the values we instill. If this world is filled with a rigid education system, it is unimaginable what our condition will be someday. This question invites us to reflect, whether carrying out social conditioning will actually achieve goodness and justice? Are social norms really capable of creating a better world? Or is it just a tool to achieve personal goals that often conflict with the values themselves?
It
is a reflection for all of us, especially for those who feel they are still
"human".
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