The under mentioned saying is deeply insightful and describes a reality of changing social attitudes.
“The ignorance of one generation becomes the tradition of the next generation and then the belief of the third generation.”
It is undeniable fact that when a generation adopts a wrong or unfounded thing due to its ignorance or lack of knowledge, it is accepted as tradition by the next generation. Gradually, this tradition becomes so strong in society that it becomes a firm belief for the third generation and considered a sin or impolite to challenge.
Thus, the reality is replaced and an unreal or false thing is passed down from generation to generation. That is why it is important for society to promote knowledge and awareness and encourage questioning so that new generations do not blindly accept unfounded things.
Otherwise, this sequence continues, and our culture and beliefs continue to include things that have nothing to do with reality or knowledge. This saying urges us that we should examine our beliefs and traditions and lead our lives in the light of knowledge and research instead of the former beliefs passed on to us.
