Declaration Of Freedom Research Paper

Freedom, the sweet feeling of being able to decide what to do and where to go, without the interference of others’ thoughts to sway one’s decision and way of life. The majority of people can agree that freedom is something that should be cherished and strived for. Afterall, freedom is what our Founding Fathers have fought for and declared in the Declaration of Independence. However, the majority of parents place restrictions onto the youth, which violates the so-called freedom they cherish. This results in the feelings of dissatisfaction, dependency, and resentment between parents and their child. Therefore, less parental pressure on the youth’s choices should be practiced to allow them to make their own choices and learn the consequences from …show more content…
Peer pressuring, guilt tripping, and reminiscing are common tactics parents use to sway their child’s decision. For example, parents who discourage their children from attending a college or moving out usually state they will not be able to afford it or that is too far from home is a form of guilt tripping. Guilt tripping places thoughts and factors of others’ wishes onto the youth, which they should not consider when making a decision that will only affect them. Parents who reminice to their own choices as a way to make their child lean toward similar choices they took or stray away from mistakes they had made, do not fully comprehend that for each individual their situation is different. Meaning, what might have worked or failed for the parent, might work or fail for the child. Another manipulative tactic is peer pressuring, often parents would compare their child with another child and point out how they have earned success or achieved failure from following a path. The constant reminders that others have earned success and happiness with the guidance of their parents, hints the youth should follow whatever their guardian advises. Most importantly, the freedom of choice means the freedom of any outside opinions that may sway one’s choice. If all the manipulative tactics succeed into making a child succumb to their parents’ wishes, it can ultimately end with the child having a resentment towards their parents because they intervened with their choices and prevented them from pursuing happiness. Therefore, parents must build trust and trust their child make a decision, on their own without outside pressures, that will allow them to pursue their own aspirations. Although parents think they know what is best for their child, they are not mind readers. Meaning, parents do not know what their child is feeling and