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"A non-parent could similarly argue that you don't get to pass judgement since you are under the influence of cognitive dissonance." The difference is that som
by engtech 14y ago
"A non-parent could similarly argue that you don't get to pass judgement since you are under the influence of cognitive dissonance."
The difference is that someone who is a parent has also been a non-parent.
Someone who is a non-parent has never been a parent.
- Joeboy 14y agoThat doesn't really make sense. Cognitive dissonance may cause a smoker to rationalize their habit even though they have also been a non-smoker. In fact you could argue that cognitive dissonance is more likely to affect a parent than a smoker, as parents don't have the alternative option of quitting. You could argue that non-parents may also be under the influence, but having formerly been a non-parent doesn't necessarily mean you're not rationalizing your choice to make you feel better about it.