Humans are born into a world of conflict. I believe that it is an inborn trait because if you take a look at a baby, you can notice that they already have a sense of conflict. I say this because if you look at child who can walk and talk, you can see that they do not agree with everything and cause conflicts with their parents. Whether it is not wanting to eat their food, or yelling for their toy, conflict starts when we enter this world.
Although I think conflict is an inborn trait, I also believe that the amount of conflict one encounters in their lives depends on who they associate themselves with, the type of environment they grew up in and other aspects. One can have very little conflict or have a whole lot of conflict. This does not make us any more or less human, but can be a valuable asset if people learn how to manage conflict and have a positive view towards it.
Some people learn how to deal with conflict better than others, resulting in them having less conflict in their lives. Conflict is part of our lives but does not make us more human because other creatures such as animals also live with conflicts. As the author said in chapter 1, “conflict is here to stay”, so we should all learn to make the best of it.
I liked how you related the fact that we are born into a world of conflict by bringing up that even babies have this sense.
ReplyDeleteI very much agree with you and feel that conflict is a naturally occurring process. It is a commonality that all humans experience conflict in some form or another, however, one is not more “human” if they experience more conflict.
You also bring up the positive aspects of having to deal with conflict. It is true, I have found, that the best way to learn to deal with any given situation is through experience. Each time conflict is thrust upon us, we gradually learn how to better handle ourselves while seeking proper resolutions to complex problems.
-Ben
I think you hit the nail on the head with your post. It is difficult to know for sure whether conflict in an inborn or acquired trait, however; based on what we see and experience it seems that some degree of conflict is inborn due to the challenging behaviors displayed at times by babies.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with your point that the amount of conflict one encounters and how they deal with it is a result of their surroundings, upbringing, and past experiences.
I do believe that there are certain people who enjoy conflict and others who resent it; meaning some people invite conflict into their lives whereas others avoid it at all costs.