Published on 12, July, 2020
This obsession with 'Safe Spaces' has failed our society. Out of it emerged a Militant Nihlism; Hell-Bent on stamping toes.
We need to restore the Position of the Father, in a Family, and the concept of Respect.
When I was younger, I resented being smacked; by my Mum. And became passionate about banning Corporal Punishment. Now, on reflection, I see that it was the best thing to ever happen me. I was supposed to externalise, rather than internalise.
Life, good parenting, good behaviour, progress, respect for the future, honour of the past, duality......all complex matters, that cannot (sensibly or reliably) be reduced to binary soundbite conclusions.
Just my opinion, fwiw.