For a start, people need to stop spanking their kids. Spanking lowers IQ and raises violent tendencies and lowers impulse control. We don't tolerate domestic abuse of a spouse, who can leave, so why do we tolerate domestic abuse of a child?
Those three effects also tie in to raising children to be future single mothers, addicts, and self-described victims. I don't know if we're too late as a society, but I believe it's the ticket to a more peaceful and good future.
So how do we help others to become good people? This seems like a large project that might be worth undertaking.
Tangible steps to be taken today?
For a start, people need to stop spanking their kids. Spanking lowers IQ and raises violent tendencies and lowers impulse control. We don't tolerate domestic abuse of a spouse, who can leave, so why do we tolerate domestic abuse of a child?
Those three effects also tie in to raising children to be future single mothers, addicts, and self-described victims. I don't know if we're too late as a society, but I believe it's the ticket to a more peaceful and good future.