Band 6+: 1. Nowadays, some young people do not know much about the traditions and culture of their country. What can be the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

These days, some young people are unfamiliar with their country’s customs and culture. This is mainly due to their surroundings, including family and school. Such a decline in cultural awareness can lead to negative consequences, such as weakening the connection between future generations and history.

One significant reason behind this issue is the environment in which youngsters grow up and the main crucial role is school. It is not the first case when educational institutions prioritize global subjects over national traditions and history, such as organizing school events without national elements, and taking part in numerical studies education, leaving little time for history and traditions. As a result students grow up without a deep understanding of their heritage. In addition, families sometimes fail to emphasize cultural values at home, leading children to adopt global rather national values.

The lack of cultural awareness has negative consequences. Firstly, it weakens the connection between future generations and heritage, as younger generations feel less connected to their traditions and values. Secondly, a decline in cultural knowledge may result in the loss of traditional practices, such as festivals, national events and historical storytelling. For example, in many families the value of culture is not emphasized, as not communicating in native language and any mentions about the nation. So it also leads to the problem that in a child’s life, the culture of his country is not given priority. As a result, knowledge of the country’s history is getting worse, and these young people become adults, get married and have children, and the circle will continue.

To sum up, families and schools have a responsibility to preserve cultural traditions. Parents should actively teach their children about their heritage and support participation in cultural events. Schools should also allocate more time to historical studies to ensure that students develop a strong bond to their national identity. By taking these steps, society can prevent the disappearance of the value of culture.