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Real Family Values

[ #62978 ]
Monday February 23 2004, @08:42PM
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Never underestimate the value of a good liberal upbringing.

If you really want your children to grow up as individuals who will contribute to society, you will never do it by destroying their confidence, and making them conform. Instead, we need to accept risk, and encourage moral individualism.

The people who will shape our society will be those who have the confidence and will to do so. Your children will learn your values: count on it. Children copy, as does everyone else. You can teach the confidence of those values, or fear of non-conformism.

You do need to stand up to your children, but example, not discipline is what will transform them most.

Maybe I've stated that a bit too boldly. Feel free to comment for or against!


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  • In early life, children need discipline very badly. You have to ignore they are cute and force them to conform to certain societal norms, like the potty and not disrupting class. Instilling a work ethic happens here, even though it might not look like a work ethic from the outside. Encouraging room cleaning and helping out with stuff around the house will naturally help with this. Babying the kids doesn't do much that is good.

    Later on, say, after 9 or 10, they need a gentle hand to guide them. Fear do
    • Actually, I agree. I've had some experience looking after children, and naturally I've been one myself.

      As I used to read The Economist for several years, my conception of liberalism isn't necessarily that of the average American [I'm British]. Getting your kids to earn their pocket money seems to me to be pretty sensible. My conception of liberalism is one of generousity through strength, not one of always giving in.

      If you follow the discussion later in the thread [slashdot.org], you'll find that I'm not advocating

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