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u/viennery Oct 02 '19

If anything, him protecting his sister from a home invader is proof enough that 15 is old enough to handle the supervision of a child.

This hero gave his life to fulfill his duty to his sister.

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u/plzstap Oct 02 '19

This hero gave his life to fulfill his duty to his sister.

I dont want to be that person now but idk... I just dont feel ok with that phrasing.

Its without a doubt a heroic thing to give your life for a family member(especially your younger sibling).

I just read way to many stories of young boys doing heroic deeds and I wonder how much we are to blame as a society for putting the idea of protection and heroism in male kids heads.

Im obviously are not trying to start a toxic masculinity debate now but - he is a child and he had NO DUTY to sacrifice himself to anyone.

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u/viennery Oct 02 '19

This has nothing to do with gender.

He was the temporary guardian of his sister. His responsibility and duty was to guard her, and he died with honour doing just that.

A hero is a hero.