Is it the duty of the government to preserve a nation's traditional values, or should that be left to individuals?

I think it is the duty of the individual to preserve a nations traditional values

Not at all. A government enforcing a particular national identity or traditional values often leads towards fascism.

Left to the individuals for sure. Humans, let alone governments should never force beliefs upon others, especially people who are less influential than the government. It's not right, and being forced into something violates many rights and freedoms.

The government's entire role is to preserve a country's sovereignty. If that includes traditional values, then it needs to be discussed. If it includes progressive values, then that also needs to be discussed. But it must always be discussed with the aim of continued sovereignty of the nation, and without regard for the welfare of other nations beyond our control.

Not at all. A government enforcing a particular national identity or traditional values often leads towards fascism.

Government should preserve traditional values and encourage citizens for doing so.

Both. Government should reflect the needs and interests of the people, and should respect national values. They should work for US, not themselves, or for international or special interests

It should be left to the individuals because when the individuals combine, that is when you get a country.

Yes I believe that the government should and they should pass more laws that respect and protect our values and traditions that we made here in Australia because after a long period of time we’ve seen that they work

That should be the responsibility of both the government and the individual. But the government should never impose these on the individuals.

Governments should preserve a nations traditional values as long as none of them are harmful or outdated Preserving such values keep a nation and its people stronger and more independent.

The government should preserve our culture and history, but not that is discriminatory nature. Countries should continue to grow and develop with the future, but also retain some of their past.

Good question. The government works literally and directly for me; so in the absence of a majority demanding a change, its job is to maintain whatever came before it.

This should be left to individuals as their is something called free speech although the government in their best efforts is attempting to take this from the people

Preserve a nations traditional values by the government

It should be left to the individual to decide. If a government attempts to uphold traditional values by force through legislation, then it can realistically only lead to oppression of progressive values

The duty of a government is to protect its citizens, and preserving a nation's traditional values may not always do this. Ultimately, nations must be allowed to progress and change without a need to hold on to archaic values that will not necessary align with everyone's values. The government should not protect a particular set of values, but rather the health and safety of its citizens, and the safety to live life freely and celebrate diversity.

The individuals should be left to uphold traditional values

It should be left on the individuals as government have different views, e.g. Indigenous peoples preserving sacred sights.

I think both should work together, rather than the duty be assigned to one or the other.

individuals. Government should always be pushing for progressive change

Government often has different views - should be left to individuals.