(368 words) The eternal conflict of fathers and children seems to never be finally resolved. Each opposing side has many supporters, and each supporter has his own arguments in favor of his side. As a rule, it is the generation of fathers that looks more convincing in a dispute, because it draws conclusions based on many years of experience. However, there are situations when exactly parents should learn from their children. I will give examples from the literature.
One of the classic examples of the confrontation between the old and the new we can find in the play by A.S. Griboedova "Woe from Wit." The play is thoroughly penetrated by the social motives of the struggle between the progressive and regressive elements of the Russian Empire. On the one hand, we see the cream of Moscow society. Bribe takers, intriguers, careerists, ignorant soldiers, old seniors, heartless old women, henpecked husbands and vile opportunists make up the so-called Famus society. Opposes them the young nobleman Alexander Chatsky, adhering to the most progressive views, denying careerism, nepotism and other vulgarities of the world. As a result of a direct clash of these two worlds, Chatsky technically loses and leaves Moscow in frustrated feelings. However, at the same time, the writer showed that the "old" world is gradually approaching its end. Through the image of Chatsky, Griboedov expressed his view on what a decent person should be, and expressed the hope that someday the “fathers” will either become worthy of “their” children, or give way to them.
Another example we can see in the work of the English playwright William Shakespeare. His tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" tells us about the enmity between the two clans of the city of Verona. The heads of the families of Montecchi and Capulet hate each other so much that they do not see anything around them. A fierce struggle brings suffering to both their loved ones and all uninvited residents of the city. Many good people die because of petty hostility, including the daughter of Capulet Juliet and the son of Montecca Romeo. Young people sincerely fell in love with each other, but external circumstances and evil rock led to the fact that they committed suicide. Heartbroken fathers of families finally realize the meaninglessness of hostility and establish peace in the city. Shakespeare showed how Romeo and Juliet, with their sad fate, taught an invaluable lesson not only to their parents, but to the whole world.
Thus, we can conclude from these examples: parents should always listen to children, because young people more easily accept progressive ideas and know more that they are only gaining strength, but have great potential. Even the most experienced people should not stop developing, which means that they need to learn from children constantly.
