Don’t take may English courses, they won’t help you get a decent job. Sign
up for management classes, so you will be ready to join the family business when
you graduate. Sound familiar? Many of us have heard suggestions like these put
forward by parents or others close to us. Such comments often seem quite
reasonable. Why then should suggestions like these be taken with caution? The
reason is they relate to the decisions you should make. You are the one who must
live with their consequences. One of the worst reasons to follow a particular
path in life is that other people want you to. Decisions that affect your life
should be your decisions. Decisions you make after you’ve considered various
alternatives and chosen the path that suits you best. Making your own decisions
does not mean that you should ignore the suggestions of others. For instance,
your parents do have their own unique experiences that may make their advice
helpful and having participated in a great deal of your personal history. They
may have a clear view of your strength and weaknesses. Still, their views are
not necessarily accurate. They may still see you as a child, and need care and
protection. Or they may see only your strength or in some unfortunate cases,
they may focus only on your flaws and shortcomings. People will always be giving
your advice, ultimately, though you have to make your own judgments。
发表于 2016-7-12 04:30:08
