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I feel like there is a lot of disrespect for our ancestors when we try to apologize for our "luck" or "privilege". If one's own parents labored and suffered to
by AjithAntony 11y ago
I feel like there is a lot of disrespect for our ancestors when we try to apologize for our "luck" or "privilege".
If one's own parents labored and suffered to create value and provide for their child, does that child not deserve to enjoy the fruits of that labor? If that child honors their parents by continuing a tradition of hard work, albeit more comfortably, why does he need to feel ashamed of his success? At which generation do we disinherit the sacrifices of those who came before us?
- Boxbot 11y agoAre children of parents who are not able to provide as much as other parents, for whatever reason, not as deserving? Are children to be held accountable for the successes and failures of their parents?
- moises_silva 11y agoI am not sure how you jumped to the conclusion that I implied we should feel ashamed. It's about being grateful for how lucky we are we inherited something, not ashamed. You also completely disregarded the biological factors I mentioned that have nothing to do with the "hard work" of my ancestors, it's just "random" luck with good genes/biology that allows us to learn things faster and to be healthy (yes, eating habits help, but your biology helps just as much). There's a difference between not feeling ashamed and feeling entitled to it and superior to the others that didn't inherit those fruits.