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submitted 2 weeks ago by The_Hideous_Orgalorg@sh.itjust.works to c/autism@lemmy.world
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[–] TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

Just fucking teach your children why, if you can't explain the reason, maybe you shouldn't be doing it

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 19 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

IMHO most people are not curious enough to have thought about why a rule exists.

I always want to know why a rule exists. I respect people enough to explain why a rule exists too.

This does lead to awkward situations where the reason why the rule exists is bullshit or worse.

[–] Minnels@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago

I do this to my son as I am a person who wants to know why things are as they are. At least when he doesn't listen. Does not help really but I feel better explaining at least.