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[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 11 points 4 weeks ago

Children are, at some point, going to learn that the world is an awful place. This is inevitable. But it will go much better for them if, like in the example you're responding to, they've been equipped with the tools required to navigate that awfulness.

What would you prefer? That they teach their child never to exercise any autonomy over their own body? How is that preferable?