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[quote=Anonymous]I think the statement does actually hold weight and matter when someone is doing something they know is morally wrong, and are confronted with that fact.

It’s not a question of age.  Every one, even babies, has their own mind and thoughts, although the range and depth of those thoughts may be limited because of lack of experience.  I don’t think it’s a good idea to try to hold people of any age for their thoughts.  Their behavior, on the other hand, I think is subject to consequences when an individual is aware that behavior is wrong.

I also think the statement is equally applicable in reverse.  If a parent is acting contrary to the values they instilled in their kids, I think it is fair and appropriate to remind them, “This isn’t the way you raised me.  You raised me to do the right thing and you never would have accepted this from me.  I have tried to honor those lessons and you should too.  You know this isn’t the right thing to do and you need to follow your own code of conduct.”[/quote]

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