The ‘optional’ trap: Auditing the hidden social tax

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Schools and workplaces love to use the word ‘voluntary,’ but the subconscious pressure to conform is a powerful engine. This episode explores the conflict of the Grade 7 camp, the ‘hidden curriculum’ of institutional bonding, and why teaching your child to say 'no' might be the best high school prep there is. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

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