There were books in our hotel room this past weekend. I assume for decoration, but I read some of them anyway. Here's an excerpt from the Reader's Digest Condensed Books version of \"The Japanese\", Jack Seward, 1972. <\/p>\n
A major difference between Japanese and American social attitudes is seen in what could be called the curve of freedom. In Japan this curve would be plotted in a way precisely opposite to ours. There, childhood and old age are the years of greatest freedom, while adult years are those most restricted by the pressures and demands of society. Imperceptibly at first, and very gently, young adults are pushed into the mold which will prepare them for foreordained roles in their country's society. It is inevitable that the college student will rebel. When he does, his tantrums are tolerated, for he is on the very threshold of adulthood, the most trying stage of his life. Although under increasing pressure to repress his individuality, he still enjoys a few freedoms, which will soon be denied him. After graduation he must enter a business world that still functions largely on feudal principles. He must accept such a future, but he resents the necessity.<\/p>\n
It is in this frame of mind that Japanese students demonstrate, protest, riot and confront. It is their one last despairing plea for the larger social justice of an ideal world before they are molded firmly into the real one.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Oh those crazy Japanese - so different from Americans! American<\/em> adulthood is just a playground of irresponsibility and disregard for societal demands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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