How Kids Frame Their Ethical Responsibility

Analysis of an article by Greg Twemlow that explores the idea that all humans have an inner world full of "gods, heavens, and hells," as articulated by the renowned philosopher Joseph Campbell. The author believes this concept is valuable for parents as it helps them understand and guide their children through emotional complexities during adolescence. Twemlow argues that embracing this multifaceted self is crucial for healthy emotional development and encourages parents to facilitate this process by engaging in open conversations with their teenagers about their experiences and feelings. He suggests incorporating activities like reflective writing and discussions about literature and media to help teenagers explore and understand their inner worlds. Read the article.About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).