Love isn't wish fulfillment, forcing people to violate their conscience is something to be avoided, and we have got to both appreciate children and resist being led by immaturity.
I think that adults do a disservice to children when they cave to the fickle, ephemeral whims of children, and being more respectful to children by exhibiting prudence and maturity in the matter.
Great piece. This is such a huge issue and it's so sad to see how parents are being misled by the media and other no nothings about this. The tattoo comparison is apt and it is insane to think that only two generations later, it's cool to cut off your penis. As in endorsed by parents. But then again, in a society where about a third of the population will meet the criteria for a mental disorder at some point, maybe we shouldn't expect anything different.
Love isn't wish fulfillment, forcing people to violate their conscience is something to be avoided, and we have got to both appreciate children and resist being led by immaturity.
Thanks for writing this!
I think that adults do a disservice to children when they cave to the fickle, ephemeral whims of children, and being more respectful to children by exhibiting prudence and maturity in the matter.
Great piece. This is such a huge issue and it's so sad to see how parents are being misled by the media and other no nothings about this. The tattoo comparison is apt and it is insane to think that only two generations later, it's cool to cut off your penis. As in endorsed by parents. But then again, in a society where about a third of the population will meet the criteria for a mental disorder at some point, maybe we shouldn't expect anything different.