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that's on them? Why do I have to take responsibility for someone else's growth?

• azinman2 1y ago
  Because we, as a society, need to create a future of mutual benefit. If you don’t, only terrible things happen, including to you.
  • AstroBen 1y ago
    Maybe my comment was a little harsh. I do believe we should have the structure in place for people to learn from as they wish. We should show them it's available, and the benefits of it But the lazy, uncurious person that wants to shortcut everything, that you described? They're not even trying to help themselves. Maybe the best thing to do there is to let a little time pass and for them to see the result of their actions. You can lead a horse to water..
    • azinman2 1y ago
      > Maybe the best thing to do there is to let a little time pass and for them to see the result of their actions This is most kids, myself included. I’m curious and have done well, but if I could have had essays written for me as a kid for sure I’d have tried. And I’d be off worse for it. Kids also just want to eat sugar and play video games. As parents and a society, we both provide and force alternatives because as adults we know better. You can lead a horse to water, sure, but you could also lead it to something filled with their worst instincts. Let’s avoid the later.