There's a real problem with this. They could overcome it in theory, but it takes Batman levels of willpower to overcome a truly toxic environment, especially when you're not even aware of other ways of doing things. This is why shutting down language is so valuable, you can't resist authority if it's not even in the language.
I don't buy it as an excuse, no. People can overcome being raised by retards and make their lives better.
There's a real problem with this. They could overcome it in theory, but it takes Batman levels of willpower to overcome a truly toxic environment, especially when you're not even aware of other ways of doing things. This is why shutting down language is so valuable, you can't resist authority if it's not even in the language.