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How Fact-Free Parenting Policies Rob Kids' Independence

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Re: How Fact-Free Parenting Policies Rob Kids' Independence

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> I distinguish ideology from person So do I? Bit of a non-sequitur… > Would you happily say the same wrt criticism of a belief in flat-earth? Happily? What a loaded question. Would I expect a flat-earther to respond to claims which criticized their point-of-view by requesting evidence? Yes I would. edit > The question is not of being merely unhappy about criticism, but being personally affected. People are affected…

> So do I? Do you? you said you agree that "X is evil" villifies subscribers that philosophy. > Feeling unhappy because of criticism is being personally affected Not really, there is a difference between "I am a bad person" and "I subscribe to a bad ideology". The difference is you can un-subscribe if persuaded. > Words can harm and kill that's a non-sequitur..

You seem more interested in scoring points than in a genuine discussion.

> Do you? you said you agree that "X is evil" villifies subscribers that philosophy.

It does. That's what those words mean. I didn't say I would find them evil (which is what you're claiming I meant). You haven't asked me how I feel about any particular economical-political theory.

Is there something I could say that would cause you to reconsider your stance? If there is not, then please consider if this is the most productive use of your time.

Re: How Fact-Free Parenting Policies Rob Kids' Independence

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

> So do I? Do you? you said you agree that "X is evil" villifies subscribers that philosophy. > Feeling unhappy because of criticism is being personally affected Not really, there is a difference between "I am a bad person" and "I subscribe to a bad ideology". The difference is you can un-subscribe if persuaded. > Words can harm and kill that's a non-sequitur..

You seem more interested in scoring points than in a genuine discussion. > Do you? you said you agree that "X is evil" villifies subscribers that philosophy. It does. That's what those words mean. I didn't say I would find them evil (which is what you're claiming I meant). You haven't asked me how I feel about any particular economical-political theory. Is there something I could say that would cause you to reconside…

> You seem more interested in scoring

I disagree. Care to back up that personal insult?

> Is there something I could say that would cause you to reconsider your stance?

Same to you.

Re: How Fact-Free Parenting Policies Rob Kids' Independence

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Yes, exactly. In fact, kids are usually taught the way to elementary school in the last year of Kindergarten (for the non-Germans: "Kindergarten" here is approximately pre-school in the US. It is where kids go until they are about 6.) The social expectation is that every kid walks or takes public transportation (unless that is not possible). There are usually no dedicated school buses, but the public buses have extra…

Interesting, first time I hear that thing about walking to elementary school in Kindergarden. Growing up in Munich (in the 80s) this was definitely not the case, least of all because not all children from the Kindergarden would end up in the same elementary school.

Yeah, I guess it is more of a small village thing. They go for walks anyway, and then it makes sense to explore the area around the school.

In bigger cities, I've seen kindergarten trips take the S-Bahn. I guess that also counts as a kind of preparation.

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