For the past two weeks, I've been attending a psychology class for summer school. Every time the teacher goes to explain something that may be controversial, he never fails to add in "this is not to offend anyone" or "now I'm not trying to offend anyone."

If I've learned anything in this class it's that my professor doesn't want to offend me or any of my classmates. Which I know he does out of respect primarily, but I have to add that he's adjusting his teaching skills to the way my generation takes criticism, opposing views, and varying emotions. We're an emotionally weak society. We walk on eggshells around everyone in order to avoid offending them. We water down real opinion or emotion so as to not hurt anyone's feelings. And I'm sick of it.

Everyone has different views or opinions which are almost always based off of education and experiences which all vary from person to person. So how can you possibly expect everything to be centered and based upon what YOU, one human, believes?

Learn how to agree to disagree.

Debating controversial topics is good. It challenges your beliefs and often times leaves you having learned a thing or two. Be respectful, but don't hold back either. Learn how to process your genuine thoughts, feelings, and opinions without coming across condemning or judging. We're all human. But lastly, stop walking on eggshells. Nothing will get done if we just beat around the bush and don't speak outwardly and openly.

Stop being offended so easily. Instead, start conversation and debate. Discuss the topic instead of shutting down. And if you have an opinion regarding something, whether it's a common opinion or not, share it, speak it, and challenge others to think or debate back.