Is Criticism Necessary?
“Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body; it calls attention to the development of an unhealthy state of things. If it is heeded in time, danger may be averted; if it is suppressed, a fatal distemper may develop."
~Winston S. Churchill in an interview |
This quote from Winston Churchill from an interview does not support my position statement that "Whenever you feel like criticizing someone... remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had" because criticism can help people realize problems and spur them to work towards fixing them. Criticism lets people know when something is wrong, and can help people in the long run. However, before criticizing someone, it is necessary to make sure the criticized problem is fixable. If the issue is out of that person's control, it will only make them feel bad about it. It is also crucial to make sure the person's feelings are not hurt too much in the process. After criticizing, it would be beneficial to offer advice or assistance for fixing the problem that was pointed out. In the long run, criticism can help make change, yet only if it is used in the correct way. In the interview, Winston Churchill was discussing Parliament and criticism. Criticism can help change policies because letting the government know that people disagree with laws can influence politicians to cause or support change. This does not support my position statement that "Whenever you feel like criticizing someone... remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had"
In dance class, my teacher gives people critiques, which are a form of criticism. Yet my dance teacher always says that "critiques equal love because I am just trying to help you become better dancers." When she tells me which steps to work on, I practice so that I improve.
In dance class, my teacher gives people critiques, which are a form of criticism. Yet my dance teacher always says that "critiques equal love because I am just trying to help you become better dancers." When she tells me which steps to work on, I practice so that I improve.