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[–] ToadOfHypnosis@lemmy.world 17 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

A lot of parents want children controlled without agency - making the choices they prescribe. Religious folks are the biggest perpetrators of this trend. Meeting people outside their controlled sphere lessens influence.

Very well said. Parents afraid of losing influence are the fucking downfall of so many great things.