Closed Mindedness

Being closed minded means to not be open about new and different ideas. People who are closed minded stick to the normal way of thinking about things or the opinions that they are used to. They are not able to branch out and accept other people's ways of thinking. Many people who are closed mindedness have a hard time understanding anyone but themselves. My dad is closed minded and we continually get into arguments about what people should or shouldn't do. I am in denial that I am also closed minded about many things just like him. I would like to be a lot less uptight and stubborn about certain things but I just can't seem to change. I get annoyed with people easily just like he does and I am in denial that I will probably act exactly like he does when I'm older. Eventually I will be able to find ways to become more open minded and accepting of other peoples lifestyles and behaviors.