Awakening to tradition

I find it kind of strange that I would choose a discussion board post as my writer’s choice. During the tradition unit, I often caught myself in thought about traditions and lifestyles right now and how much they have changed from generation to generation. I would also remember my dad’s stories about when he was a kid and how his family had set rules in their household.

As I was writing the discussion board post and about how much culture has changed over the years, it has made me realized how much culture is evolving, and that tradition is playing a large role in that change. Here’s a sample of how tradition has changed over the years, especially with my family:

While I was reading the essay [Thoroughly Modern Dining], it reminded me about how back in the day, dining with the family at home was very important, and it was bonding time for the family. Now, it seems like we never have a well-kept schedule to have dinner with the family together because of outside influences.

If I didn’t have this piece in my portfolio, I’d feel as if the portfolio would be lacking in something meaningful. All of the English classes I’ve taken in high school always stressed having some kind of piece that you wrote in class that had meaning to you, and often I’d just choose something so I could get points for that section. With this portfolio, it’s different. Not only did I sharpen my skills with critical thinking, demonstrating revision skills, and writing for an audience, I learned more about culture became more self-aware of changes around me, from school and work, to home and that’s why this is my writer’s choice.