Ok. We've all mentioned how we should not just indoctrinate our kids--we should show various paths and let them choose there own. But aren't their some paths that they should never follow, even once? Arent there certain universal morals that MUST be indoctrinated into your child at a young age? They can figure them out themselves later. Certain things are plainly WRONG: murder, rape, theivery, etc. There are no ifs ands or buts here. The child must learn that these things are wrong immediately, as not learning them and following the other path is not acceptable under any circumstances. No controversy there. But, if we take this thought a step further---what are absolut RIGHTS and WRONGS----what are morals? A Muslim may feel that the teaching their child to submit to Allah is just as important and vital as teachinng them that murder is wrong. A vegan may see eating animals as a murder and thus an unacceptable moral act. Where is the balance between letting our child walk the path and indoctrinating them with "absolute"/""universal" or "indisputable" morals?

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Alex

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