I 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 the

I 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.