Growing Up In Plato's Allegory Of The Cave

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Growing up in a strict founded family, life can be difficult at certain times. Especially when the only life you know comes from a small town. It can be difficult to find yourself. In “Allegory of the Cave” written by Plato in 380 BC. Plato uses prime examples of circumstances of being sheltered that are still going on centuries later. Between having parents who won't allow you to do barely anything, from living in a town not many even know exist, it's so small, to learning how to be yourself. Growing up in a small town, being the youngest child of three, my freedom to do certain activities were limited over the years. I was clueless of how the real world really is. My parents, even my grandmother, were very protective over the course …show more content…
No matter the situation. Kids and teenagers are always gonna explore and try to find themselves. Going against everything that they were taught. If you’re raised in a strict household then I would suggest talking to your parents. Looking back I wish I would have talked to my parents more soon about what was going on. If you don't agree with some of their rules, let them know. If you want to try new things like travelling, to get out of your town, just ask. Chances are if you talk to them and ask they may say yes, depending the circumstances. Don't try or do anything you don't want to do. Do what you think is right, and what is gonna benefit you as becoming who you want to be. Within a short year, I learned so much about not only myself, but about the world we live in. It’s difficult to grow up with parents who must know your every move. Sheltering you to the point where you don't even know nothing but what the little you're allowed to see. Getting a little piece of freedom and taking advantage of it. Having to move yourself out of a situation and start new. Learning that you don't have to live your life for anyone but yourself. There is still so many things I don't completely understand but with time and the years to come, I'm sure it will all fall into