Episode 141 - Unconditional parenting, part five

In this episode I cover Chapter Four: Punitive Damages in the book Unconditional Parenting: Moving From Rewards And Punishments To Love And Reason by Alfie Kohnhttp://www.unconditionalparenting.com/up/The jail and prison system is a case study in punitive damages, wreaking havoc on individuals and our culturePunishment is inimical to individual life and well-being; though it's used as a costly way to control others and "teach them a lesson," it can never foster respect and self-esteemGovernment is simply a manifestation of the punishment model used by parents carried into the public realm; those in government have no property rights jurisdiction (they are neither property owners nor voluntarily chosen--i.e., hired--agents of property owners)Punishment by parents directly undermines a loving relationship with children, sabotaging both trust and respectbumper music "This Is My House" by trance[]controlhttp://www.trancecontrol.com/ to comment, please go to http://completeliberty.com/magazine/category/91697