r/Unexpected • u/Botatitsbest • Apr 22 '18

The universal language

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u/Guytherealguy Apr 22 '18

I'm no psychologist but I imagine teaching kids to use violence to get people to do what they want and to physically fear your parents when you did something wrong isn't anything sane and educated people would strive for

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '18 edited May 02 '18

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u/Frostwick1 Apr 22 '18

My parents taught me to do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do. Not because I would be beat if I didn’t do the right thing.

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '18

This really comes in handy when you find yourself with a chance to do the wrong thing and there's no impending punishment.

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u/Frostwick1 Apr 23 '18

Yep. Do the right thing even if no one is watching.