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I do what needs to be done without the threat of punishment because I know that if it ever got to the point at work where they had to threaten me with punishment, my career would be over and I might as well find another job. Nevertheless, I am well aware that my employers have the ability to punish me if it comes to that, and this awareness affects my behavior.

Whether or not you dislike "authoritarianism" is irrelevant. Authority exists, in the government, the workplace, and the home. And it is conserved - either you have it , or someone else does. In my home, I am the parent, and that means I have the authority. You are not doing your kids any favors by pretending that authority does not exist and not using the authority you have. You are one of the weak, spineless parents I see all the time who let their kids run wild. No doubt you will be surprised and dismayed when your awful children turn out to be defiant and irresponsible.[/quote]

Who has said that authority doesn't exist? Obviously authority exists. That's not what authoritarian means. Actually your post is a pretty good example of an authoritarian philosophy.[/quote]

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