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> There aren't many definitions of freedom that include state control of your children. There are some: freedom from violence in the family, freedom from mistr
by pintxo 7y ago
> There aren't many definitions of freedom that include state control of your children.
There are some: freedom from violence in the family, freedom from mistreatment, child labor, indoctrination, ...
Essentially this is about balancing the freedoms of the parents to raise their children according to their rules against the freedoms of the children to receive a certain kind of education. I am quite happy this is something I do not have to do, as I fear it’s a very delicate decision to make. And I doubt anyone involved takes such a decision lightly.
> When you can't opt your children out of being indoctrinated, it's pretty clear that you're not free.
True, but then indoctrination of your children might be the least of your problems.
- AnimalMuppet 7y ago> > When you can't opt your children out of being indoctrinated, it's pretty clear that you're not free. > True, but then indoctrination of your children might be the least of your problems. I have never been in such a position. However, I suspect that I would not regard that as the least of my problems. It would be closer to the worst of them.