But laissez faire IS a cultural and ethical stance. “Live and let live” was a powerful cultural standard I remember from my childhood. Deciding that these pare

But laissez faire IS a cultural and ethical stance. “Live and let live” was a powerful cultural standard I remember from my childhood. Deciding that these parents have “given up on responsibility” is a loaded accusation to make because their child has adopted political ideals you disagree with. Given the thoughtfulness of the piece i’d characterize it as unfair.