"Tradition is an obstacle to progress" Express your views for or against this statement.

These questions focus on developing your writing and creative skills. We recommend that you frame such answers on your own. However, a few pointers are given below for your reference. 

For the motion:

Tradition is an obstacle to progress

• following tradition pulls one back - becomes impediment
• creativity and freedom is captivated
• many believes and customs cannot be valid in the modern context.

Against the motion:

Tradition is not an obstacle to progress

• tradition lays the foundation for development and progress
• it binds us to our roots
• helps us not to commit mistakes by following the already trodden path