When does this excuse become no longer acceptable?

Answer: Never. I personally do not tolerate this as an excuse/defense/response. A C C O U N T A B I L I T Y .Please.

Often times I hear people say this in regards to something that they have done or said that is probably u n f a v o r a b l e to the majority {or minority} and usually turns out to be in their own defense. Just because that is how you were taught, does that make it ‘universal’? Does that mean anything that challenges that belief is ‘wrong’? Personally, it’s equivalent to ‘that’s just how I am’ coming from a person who lacks any accountability. It’s not just because ‘that’s just how you were raised’, It’s that you subconsciously choose to reject anything that doesn’t align with what feels familiar to you – regardless if someone else gets the same results but had it worded/performed different.

It raises so many questions especially coming from people that constantly seem to experience unfavorable situations and conversations. It is up to us to challenge our beliefs and up-bringing most times; considering that many of your parents did the best that they could with what they knew and how they were raised. The way you were raised does not determine your experiences; It however limiting to your experiences.

As we age and encounter different experiences, we realize the way you have been responding to things based on your upbringing ARE NOT UNIVERSAL and isn’t the only way. There are multiple ways to respond and get things done. Understanding that two things can be true at once is important to keep in mind. I truly believe that it’s all about perspective and the given situation at hand^{( with emotions to the side)}. If we are able to acknowledge that there are different perspectives, It helps and is also very important when it’s time for you to be held accountable.With accountability comes vulnerability. Are you prepared for that?