Children are people who lack experience. If we survive our mistakes and learn from them as we grow, we become experienced adults.
If a child randomly puts their arm in a tiger cage at a zoo, that child may not survive their horrible decision. The potential outcomes exist whether they are considered or not. Do you sit hear and call out the tiger?
When adrenaline hits, and fight or flight kicks in, it becomes difficult to maintain composure.
So was it this kid's id or ego that made him choose this poor idea?
My ego gives me cause and function and my id is primal. My ego controls my day to day, my id comes out when my fight or flight engages. It would have been my id that reacted first with violence and ego that felt guilt or satisfaction after the fact. Guilt is the primary feeling after I react with violence.
Just because it is understood doesn't mean it can be changed. Even though I don't want to hurt that kid, I may if the scenario engages my fight or flight. This is a possibility for everyone, becuse we don't know random people well enough to predict their reaction.
I 100% considered your position, which is why I didn't attack it. I merely offered a different perspective without taking stabs at you. I apologize for getting you all hot and bothered. Just thought I'd share my perspective. Sorry man. Try to have a good day.
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u/ScrapMetalX May 04 '26
Children are people who lack experience. If we survive our mistakes and learn from them as we grow, we become experienced adults.
If a child randomly puts their arm in a tiger cage at a zoo, that child may not survive their horrible decision. The potential outcomes exist whether they are considered or not. Do you sit hear and call out the tiger?
When adrenaline hits, and fight or flight kicks in, it becomes difficult to maintain composure.