Why do we comply?

There are always a set of rules or societal norms that we have to comply with. Why do we take orders? Why can’t we just do what each of us wants to do?

To answer all these questions, we need to understand what is basic human nature. Basic human nature is to seek orders from outside and follow them. Why is this so? Because since our birth we took order from our parents, they taught us what is right, what is wrong, so it is only fair to listen and do as they say.

It is in those initial years of life that we get accustomed to taking orders. Then there comes school which plays it’s whole big part in making us compliant beings. Teachers give orders and even punishment on not going as per orders.

Now, it must be clear how from the very beginning we are being trained to comply. But why is it important to comply. Why can’t we make our own rules ones we grow up? These are all very valid questions but there is huge importance of compliance in a society.

If each one starts functioning in their own way then there will be no societal order. The society will not be able to function.

Imagine a group of people who decide to not follow the traffic signals. Will this not result in more accidents and hence more traffic jams. The whole mobility will come to a halt.

Clearly compliance is important. But it is also equally important to update the rules according to changing times. A traffic light of 5 minutes where there are no vehicles is of no point. It is important to decide the right rules in accordance with the prevailing conditions to be enforced, only then can a society function efficiently.

-ChoubeySahab