I don't necessarily believe that people should be punished for traits that they have no control over - like having blue eyes, "male-pattern-baldness" or female facial hair... those are unfortunate genetic gifts for which the individual is blameless. Plus, all of those things could be corrected (if desired) with things like coloured contacts, wigs, and razors.
Stupidity, however... now there's something that I could argue deserves a flogging from time to time. How some stupid people get through life defies logic and understanding, never mind how they get a job with more responsibility than peeling potatoes! The ultimate display of stupidity has to be when the stupid are actually so brazen that they throw their stupidity out there for everyone to see, and there is no shame in evidence on their part! It's like "Okay, I know I'm stupid, but I'm going to ask these stupid questions anyway. If I get someone else to do all my thinking for me, then I'll be sure to get my next paycheque and I can continue to spend more blissful days of ignorance getting paid!" Of course, the stupid would never articulate that...
Learned helplessness sucks - the question is, where did they learn it? Maybe I am an enabler, holding the hands of the stupid while leading them down the path of their own miserable existence. Then again, they're not really miserable - they're probably thrilled to have people around to show them the way, while the people who recognize that they are continuously covering others' asses are the ones who experience discontent and hostility, and all the good things that come with those feelings.
It's going to be a great week!
On the lighter side of things, we have been encouraging the15-year-old for about a year, to start thinking about/looking for a part-time job. If he ever wants to accumulate more money than his allowance, a part-time job is really his only hope. However, he resists. His ongoing malaise has led to, well - nothing, really. He can't be bothered to go to all of his classes on a daily basis, rarely comes up for air from his video games/computer/cellphone occupations, and just grunts at the mention of engaging in gainful employment. Some people just have to learn the hard way, I suppose. The 10-year-old, on the other hand, last night announced that - in addition to becoming a pilot at the earliest opportunity - he intends to help start off his career by working at Tim Horton's. Or at Sub-Way. When asked why he would choose those places to work, his reply was "Because they're hiring!" Apparently, he's been keeping an eye out for "Help Wanted" signs. I can only hope the motivation stays with him until he's legally able to act on it.
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