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Re: Family values?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 8 Jan 2001 12:57:11 GMT
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(snipped, but I don't think unduely so)
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Maggie Cambron writes:
> > > > I agree that the man is taking the hit in this case, and he definitely has
> > > > my sympathy, but the greatest consideration should be given to the child.
> > >
> > > Why?
> As to why the child should be given greater consideration, even if you
> don't believe it is the right thing to do, from a pragmatic standpoint it is
> better for society as a whole if the child is raised to be as well-adjusted as
> possible,
At the same time, society has already invested a great deal of resources into
the adult and almost none into the kid. From the point of view of "society,"
doesn't it make more sense to value the adult? (At least if he's peaceful and
successful.)
I guess that doesn't address the potential destructive capacity that the
poorly-adjusted child will possess. Hmmm.
Chris
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| (...) Once the man is known as Dad in the child's eyes, he is no longer just another man. As to why the child should be given greater consideration, even if you don't believe it is the right thing to do, from a pragmatic standpoint it is better for (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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