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tiny zephyr's avatar

Arrgh. Agency exists in a space in an independent sphere. People nowadays are treating this word as though it's something new and so there's this invention on how to use it when in fact, it is free will personified.

Better to teach children that there are consequences according to actions - many that they cannot control - so they can develop resilience & reverence for life, a compass for good and the ability to understand evil .

Stop trying to reinvent what has always been.

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Michael Grose's avatar

Good call @tiny zephyr. Agency has always existed. Not everyone pays heed to it in the parenting space, though. Hats off to you if you do.👍

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tiny zephyr's avatar

Have to bow to your expertise on that one. How can you nurture foster or something you do ‘t acknowledge or know about?

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Arjun's avatar

Good stuff. I got the praise and degrade paths growing up. I think the effects are similar to what you describe

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