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Libertarians: Children are human beings

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Any approach that encourages children to rely and depend upon on an externally appointed authority for decision making - whether that is by terrifying them into submission, or by teaching them that there is no such thing as moral objectivity - leads to adults who are far, far less likely to adequately assess right from wrong in challenging situations, or have the courage to act upon their moral convictions.
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Hear this: Children are human beings. Treating them as such is a sign of a civilised society, not a morally dubious one. To believe that they are intrinsically wicked, or lazy, or stupid, is to believe that all human beings are intrinsically wicked, or lazy, or stupid, and in sure need of proactive intervention and non-negotiable support. It is an indefensible, statist mentality.
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