Why do kids learn to follow rules and morals? Because they learn to fear the consequences of not doing the right thing.
Is this true? I don't overtly feel fear and I don't remember my parents using fear. I follow rules in order to do the right thing. Of course I feel okay with breaking rules that are "wrong" or don't follow my morals. And yes I can accept the consequences for not following those "rules."
Those kids who realize they can accept the consequences can then go on to do whatever they want. They become the bullies and troublemakers.
What's your definition of a trouble maker? Our Founding Fathers were "troublemakers", the civil rights movement was full of "trouble makers" and I know Gandhi was considered quite a troublemaker. I can be a bit headstrong (I know you're shocked!!). I can do my own thing even when it's against the rules. Were the people who went along with the Nazi movement right or wrong? They were just following the "rules?"
I know this is a WHOLE other topic!!
But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads? ~Albert Camus
