Essay About Citizenship

Citizenship

While I ponder the idea of citizenship, I become aware that I am a citizen of many communities. I find that for each community the idea of citizenship is different. I belong to a school, a family, and a country. Each of these communities tell me how to be a citizen, but the idea of a good citizen is still an abstract concept. At school to be a good citizen you must follow the “Honor Code”. At home, being a good citizen means doing your chores and not talking back. In America, being a good citizen means obeying and supporting your authority while staying politically and socially active in your local community. The pressure of being a good citizen is placed on us by our peers and by those who are of a higher status than us. It

For most people, being a part of something is an essential part of life and helps us to function in society. I believe that it is important for everyone to be a part of something, whether it be a club or an organization. I believe that letting yourself be a part of something is the foundation of citizenship. Being a citizen means gathering together with those who believe in the same ideas that you do. Together you need to advocate and campaign for what you believe in. Citizenship is not a passive concept, but so many treat it as such. To be a good citizen, you need to join with others and express your feelings and thoughts. It doesn’t matter if others oppose you, as conflict and disagreement is also a part of citizenship, but can’t you let those who disapprove shut down your beliefs. It is your duty as a citizen to stand up for what you believe in and encourage others to do the

As a child you learn basic respect in school. They tell you to respect your teachers by following their rules and listening to them when they speak. While these two things are just the basics of respect, they are extremely important. Every citizen should feel as though they are respected by their fellow citizens. Citizenship requires you to be open minded, but it does not require you to agree. This is where respect comes in. If someone were to say to you that they disliked your favorite band, then you need to acknowledge their opinion and respect their personal beliefs. This stands true for most opinions that people will have, but not all. Because citizenship is based in morality and the idea that all citizens are equal, any opinion that disrespects a group of people should not be fully respected. These opinions are formed from hate and are often hard to deal with. As a citizen you should recognize these opinions and dispute them respectfully, because fighting heatedly with your fellow citizens causes tension. In some cases, people will not respond to your respect in a kind way and will try to provoke you. While it may be difficult, you need to remain calm and respectful while explaining you personal