Comment by plemer

2 days ago

I must be missing something - didn’t we all learn how to apologize and take responsibility in kindergarten? Granted, easier said than done.

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IAmBroom  2 days ago

You move in better circles than I do.

I find most people struggle to do this, and the rest don't even try.

  • porsager  2 days ago

    Do you follow their lead, or do you try to set a better example? Does it become harder to do what you know is best?

    • IAmBroom  2 days ago

      Your question is massively generalized. A little bit in every bucket, but obviously I think I'm aiming for better.

      One of my newish mantras is: "Apologizing is what we expect of 9-year-olds. Older children are expected to make compensations or repairs. Adults are expected to modify their own behavior in the future."

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porsager  2 days ago

Nope - it disappeared at the cost of "inclusion".

  • IAmBroom  2 days ago

    So... was it the blacks, the Jews, or the trans people who ruined it all? Just curious.

    • porsager  2 days ago

      Sad if you think so, but no - democracy perhaps.

      Edit: Perhaps it's the native danish that tricks me, but by "inclusion" I refer to the practice of forcing and keeping people together - no matter their behaviour. Especially in public schools. Consequences of bad behaviour is not felt on the person doing it, but the ones around having to accept it.