4 ms·
Reminds me of a Terry Pratchett quote from The Hogfather: “You can't give her that!' she screamed. 'It's not safe!' IT'S A SWORD, said the Hogfather. THEY'RE N
by majjam 9y ago
Reminds me of a Terry Pratchett quote from The Hogfather:
“You can't give her that!' she screamed. 'It's not safe!'
IT'S A SWORD, said the Hogfather. THEY'RE NOT MEANT TO BE SAFE.
'She's a child!' shouted Crumley.
IT'S EDUCATIONAL.
'What if she cuts herself?'
THAT WILL BE AN IMPORTANT LESSON.”
- andyjohnson0 9y agoI know that Pratchett had important things to say, but also this was written for comedic effect. In reality there is is clearly a continuum between "swaddle them in cotton wool" and "give them power tools and let them learn", and nether extreme is very desirable.