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Great, the school and police _traumatize_ a child for doing exactly what we should want them to do: be inquisitive, curious, and creative. The _parents_ need c
by eplanit 17y ago
Great, the school and police _traumatize_ a child for doing exactly what we should want them to do: be inquisitive, curious, and creative.
The _parents_ need counseling!?
These news stories are not shocking anymore (sadly) due to how frequently these absurd reactions are. What is very angering is how the reporter/news outlet never indicate how disproportional and inappropriate the 'official' response is. There's never a cautionary lesson on over-reaction; rather, they always praise "erring on the side of caution" (i.e. erring on the side of irrationality). Yes, fear will keep us safe, eh?
- sailormoon 17y agoYes, fear will keep us safe, eh? Who said anything about keeping us safe? Fear puts butts in seats, which is the entirety of the media's interest in the matter. Now stay tuned for the shocking truth about child abductions in broad daylight - a report no parent can afford to miss!