The author views following a tradition without questioning it as an exercise that is detrimental to those who engage in such practices. The author here is Shirley Jackson.
<h3>What point is Shirley Jackson trying to make about traditions?</h3>
According to Shirley, it is unintelligent to follow tradition without questioning it.
Therefore, because some traditions have lost their meaning, they should no longer be followed because it will lead to abnormal behavior.
