In the reading, I find it interesting a few of the points the father made, in which we can relate to today as well. In the first paragraph there is relevant information we live by today such as when the Akkadian Father brings up “maintain justice for your enemy, be friendly to your enemy.” Many of us know the saying keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I suspect he is conveying the same message some believe in today, to teach his son the enemies will be unsure of the intensions being formulated furtively of them. Deceive the opposing side into assuming the son will mean no harm, however, he soon may retaliate when they least expect it. In this day and age, many wonder if back in this era they had understandings and knowledge. I strongly presume they did.
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In the modern world this is taught to many. In order to be superior, you do not speak the truth, you convey words in a manner the way people want to hear them. I believe this is what is wrong in today’s society. In the reading the advice says to not talk too freely and to watch what you say. Yes, everyone should watch what they say but, in some circumstances if we hide and cower to those who we only want to be “friends” with then we have gotten nowhere. The advice from an Akkadian Father to His Son was particularly identifiable in ways we give advice to the young
In the modern world this is taught to many. In order to be superior, you do not speak the truth, you convey words in a manner the way people want to hear them. I believe this is what is wrong in today’s society. In the reading the advice says to not talk too freely and to watch what you say. Yes, everyone should watch what they say but, in some circumstances if we hide and cower to those who we only want to be “friends” with then we have gotten nowhere. The advice from an Akkadian Father to His Son was particularly identifiable in ways we give advice to the young