Who Are We to Judge Anyone?.
Sometimes it is easy to form an opinion about someone based on what you see from the outside, but by no means is this an effective way of assessing the way someone is inside? Just like you cannot judge a book by its cover, you cannot judge a person without getting to know them. There are different groups of people that are stereotyped or judged differently from the rest of the people: disabled and elderly people, teenagers, and welfare recipients.
The public normally thinks of disabled people as unable to do many of the things that most normal people can do. After all, the definition of disabled is deprived of capability or effectiveness, especially impaired of physical abilities. However, many people with disabilities can hold down jobs, handle responsibilities, and carry on quite normal lives. These people focus on their abilities and don't let their limitations hinder them. The elderly, although being beloved members of society, often face many stereotypes. They are the neglected sector of the fashion industry, stereotyped by blue hair and polyester pantsuits. No one ever wants to be stuck driving behind an elderly person, especially if they are in a hurry because of their slow driving.
Teenagers can be stereotyped in many different ways. Since adolescence is the time when most young people are finding themselves, they can fit into many different categories. Many people think of teenagers, in general, as irresponsible troublemakers who are not serious about anything. If raised well, a teenager can really be a good person to society by working, volunteering, and helping out in the community.
The final and probably worst stereotyped group would be recipients of welfare. People on welfare are often considered to be lazy. Those of them who don't work and use the system are the lazy ones who give the others the bad stereotype.