Progressively Traditional

Progressively traditional is a name I coined for someone (such as myself), who holds traditional views about things, but also holds progressive (liberal like) views. In other words, its a more appealing name for "moderate".

I am a firm believer in moderation...the in between. If that were an actual political party, that would be the party for me (but you have two types of independents, left of center, and right of center).

But progressively traditional thinking goes beyond politics, its more of a way of life. For example, the progressively traditional mother/wife believes that a woman can have a job and help support the family (and even make the most) but at the same time, the wife should tend to her household duties such as cooking dinner and taking care of the kids and the household chores.

Some though have a view slightly different such as whomever has the most time or is at home most should take on some of those chores. Different families have different ideas.

But this philosophy is rooted in the fact that many working moms today are not taking care of the household, and the husband isn't either, so you end up with kids who are addicted to video games, internet, fast food, and many other things because no one is regulating it, in fact, parents are encouraging it because it can serve as a babysitter.

Progressively traditional also means that in matters of love, women are often traditional....the man should ask girl out, propose, etc.

But the progressive part in this is that women should pay if SHE initiated a date instead of him...(something she should NOT do until they are girlfriend and boyfriend).

Another belief is no premarital sex. Yet, you can kiss, hold hands, and maybe even do kinky things as long as the pants stay on.

Another view is abortion. Abortion is okay only in matters of rape, incest, and medical reasons (such as the life of the mother). Yet if you consensually have sex, take responsibility.

Progressively traditional is the best way in the end because its not extreme in either end. It makes a balance and is actually a pretty reasonable way of living.