Elitist Control

[Jason76]

Certain people want to control people for their own good - sort of, parent the world. But I see this as a very evil thing - but it's sort of an outgrowth of this whole "better the world" mentality among certain types (health police, some religious types, the rich etc..), so it's not surprising it's gained a lot of power.

Anyway, when is parenting others cool and when is it intrusive? I mean, most adults are of sound mind.

 

[Joshua Farrell]

Well, with how trends are going, we are seeing more and more people in the U.S., for instance, that believe not being heavy handed, will supposedly help a child be ready for adult life. Meanwhile, there are still people who think that being heavy handed is better than not doing anything about the child.

I believe, if parents really do care, they should actually try to find a way to balance being heavy handed, and with allowing kids to be kids. My parents did a pretty good job at that.

 

[Jason76]

Well, with how trends are going, we are seeing more and more people in the U.S., for instance, that believe not being heavy handed, will supposedly help a child be ready for adult life. Meanwhile, there are still people who think that being heavy handed is better than not doing anything about the child.

I believe, if parents really do care, they should actually try to find a way to balance being heavy handed, and with allowing kids to be kids. My parents did a pretty good job at that.

Being heavy handed with kids is sometimes good, but certain types overkill and also try to parent sound minded adults. I mean, it's like "up yours".