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RE: A Permanent State of Altered Reality

in #philosophy7 years ago

I think about this a lot, especially while raising my own son. My family always said things to scare us into submission “the boogie man will get you, a car will hit you, or your face will freeze up”.
My son is on the autism spectrum. I told him one thing and it made him very sad and anxious and fearful of certain things.
When others try to now I gently correct it before it sticks in his head.
It’s a little scary how easily you can shape someone’s world.

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People disapprove of how honest I am with my kids, but I really do think its best in the long run.

“Quit ruining our fun!”
My son will have a lot more fun in the long run for not being lied to, trust me.
I feel you!