I often hear complaints that young people are disrespectful to their elders. I also see many parents insinuating to their child: I gave you life, you do as I say! Isn’t it disrespectful to consider a completely autonomous being – albeit tiny at first – as our own property and to control them as if they are characters in a computer game? If children grow up with this example, how can we expect respect from them later? Especially when this ownership reaches a level where the parent practically “pantry-packs” the child for harder times.
Pantry-Packed Children
Pantry-Packed Children
Pantry-Packed Children
I often hear complaints that young people are disrespectful to their elders. I also see many parents insinuating to their child: I gave you life, you do as I say! Isn’t it disrespectful to consider a completely autonomous being – albeit tiny at first – as our own property and to control them as if they are characters in a computer game? If children grow up with this example, how can we expect respect from them later? Especially when this ownership reaches a level where the parent practically “pantry-packs” the child for harder times.