About listening to what people say

In his will, the Buddha told his disciples that they should live their lives based on themselves and that they should live according to the law.
To base oneself on oneself is to think and act on one's own.
To be based on the law is to think and act in accordance with the Buddha's teachings, social rules, natural providence, etc.

Accept with appreciation what your parents and superiors say that they think is good for you based on their knowledge and experience.
On the other hand, you don't have to take what I say to you because of your own interests and desires. Nonetheless, in some cases, they may follow it in order to live.

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For example. Let's say your parents tell you to “eat whatever is served without leaving anything left behind.”
Let's say that if you do that, you become obese. I will consult with you at the hospital. The doctor said, “Don't eat too much. I was told, “Let's leave a little bit.”

Even if you think of just one simple example like this, there may be inconsistencies.

Don't go too far as “as you were told.” moderately. And as long as you don't touch the law, everything is ultimately your decision.

It is necessary to thank the parents who raised them and show respect to the seniors in life, but it is up to you to decide whether or not to do as you are told. Instead of blindly following, listen to the reasons why they do it, and act if you are satisfied with it. And it is necessary to take responsibility for what you have done yourself.
What one religious person said isn't wrong in general. This is because parents advise what they think is best for you. However, your parents' advice is based on your parents' experience, and it's not something you've experienced, so you probably won't be your own.
Please experience various things for yourself and improve your ability to make your own judgments.