Can't disagree. I've found that one can place these things in order of thickness: water, blood, assigned sexual role.
It's a nice thought I'm sure is deeply embedded in mammalian instincts, family. Alongside your sentiment, I've observed that the idea of a fact that's to be kept in the family probably more often than not implies either child/spousal abuse or other criminal activities.
One thing I wish I could tell my younger self is that she was utterly deluded to think that the words "I love you" meant anything other than: "We own your body as property; and the only reason for your existence is to go out into the world, accumulate wealth, and use that wealth to provide us with grandchildren."
I would assume for most people, though, that the idea of family is somewhat more positive even for its flaws.
Alongside your sentiment, I've observed that the idea of a fact that's to be kept in the family probably more often than not implies either child/spousal abuse or other criminal activities.
The Mafia is really big on "family". I think that's a prime example of supporting dysfunction.
(Score: 1) by velex on Tuesday April 15 2014, @01:11AM
Can't disagree. I've found that one can place these things in order of thickness: water, blood, assigned sexual role.
It's a nice thought I'm sure is deeply embedded in mammalian instincts, family. Alongside your sentiment, I've observed that the idea of a fact that's to be kept in the family probably more often than not implies either child/spousal abuse or other criminal activities.
One thing I wish I could tell my younger self is that she was utterly deluded to think that the words "I love you" meant anything other than: "We own your body as property; and the only reason for your existence is to go out into the world, accumulate wealth, and use that wealth to provide us with grandchildren."
I would assume for most people, though, that the idea of family is somewhat more positive even for its flaws.
(Score: 2) by Grishnakh on Tuesday April 15 2014, @12:17PM
Alongside your sentiment, I've observed that the idea of a fact that's to be kept in the family probably more often than not implies either child/spousal abuse or other criminal activities.
The Mafia is really big on "family". I think that's a prime example of supporting dysfunction.