Being emotional is not inherently negative, though it requires moderation, as not everyone around us has good intentions. Similarly, empathy is a valuable human quality, but excessive empathy can become harmful. When taken too far, it can make a person vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation, showing that even positive traits need balance.
Although people (especially the older generations) think that today’s youth and society as a whole are very emotional, and that this is some kind of new fad or problem, the truth is quite the opposite.
The dynamics are different from the times of “Bai Tosho”, and nowadays people are certainly more open and much more tolerant regarding differences in society and emotionality.
Being emotional is not a bad thing, but one should be moderate in what they share and show, because, after all, not everyone who listens to you wishes you well.
Another interesting issue is whether empathy as a human quality is useful or not. From my perspective, empathy is indeed a valuable and good quality, but it should also be practiced in moderation. Excessive empathy — or, as we say, “putting yourself in someone else’s shoes”—can play a bad trick on you. You may ask why, but the answer is simple: emotionality and empathy are strong qualities that go hand in hand, and if you encounter a person who knows how to skillfully use these qualities of yours for their own benefit, you may find yourself in a situation where you “serve” them and end up being used.