Monday, March 15, 2010

15. Why Do Some People Think They Know What is Good for Others?


Parents have the natural role of knowing what is best for their children mainly because they know their children best. But how about the other people, who think they know better than others? Some people think that they know what is good for others because of the fact that they may have been good observers or are merely just power tripping. They would think that they know what others want or need because they may believe that they have power and position to say so.

These people gain more for themselves by pushing others or making them believe what to think and what to want. In a way, they are capable of manipulating others. It is also a marketing strategy, to appeal to others by telling them what they need and that they can attain it if they follow. These people may only have their personal interests at heart when they claim to know what is good for others. Many people unconsciously fall into their traps and become entangled in a web that can be full of lies.

We have to be our own individuals and not let others dictate to us what is good for us. We ourselves should know what is good for us and because it is ultimately our own choice, we have the power to accept or decline what is proposed to us. It is better to critique others and observe them before really examining ourselves.

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