Rebellion necessaryErich Fromm is a psychoanalyst and sociologist who has written numerous books and journals over the years. Fromm closely studied other psychologists such as Freud and Marx, and he published analytical works on many other theories. In his essay "Disobedience as a Psychological and Moral Problem", Fromm explains that as humans we start with disobedience and turn it into something horrible, something for which we must repent, complain and act like we win. I won't do it again (621). Obedience is considered a high moral standard that we must follow. On the other hand, disobedience is seen as a moral failing, a mistake, or something you simply shouldn't do. When your mother tells you that you can't have cookies for dinner, how likely are you to listen to her? It is an act of disobedience. Let’s go back to biblical times for a moment. Fromm explains that while Adam and Eve reside in the Garden of Eden, they live in innocence and harmony. This harmony is disrupted by the “act of disobedience,” which is described in biblical terms as “original sin.” This act of disobedience describes the primary moral failing and the resulting corruption of humanity. By disobeying God, Adam and Eve take the first steps toward independence and freedom. This helps them achieve their spiritual and intellectual capacity. After Adam and Eve leave the Garden of Eden, they create a new harmony called "the end of days" (622). For the prophets, man is right to disobey; it allows him to think for himself. In many ways, parents encourage their children to think for themselves. By simply choosing their clothes or preparing their own lunch, children move away from following their parents and toward forming their own identity...... middle of paper ...... mothers, the ability to choose their own clothes is different from their mother choosing what they will wear. What separates us from our parents and our friends, from our neighbors, from our work colleagues, is rebellion. The differences between us define us and make us matter. And it starts from childhood. It starts with blue hair dye, broken curfews, and foul talk. The self needs distance to form. Obedience and disobedience play a huge role in our lives as humans. We begin with disobedience. However, in doing so, we develop the ability to choose to obey or disobey. In doing so, we obey the highest calling we owe: human nature. No matter how we modernize our society, the primal instincts and decisions that arise in every human being are very much the same as they have always been. Yes, we live in the Stone Age, but what would a modern soul look like anyway? ??