“It’s For Your Own Good”: The Dangers of Moralizing Language

  Many parents are quick to use moralizing language when addressing their children. They do it to guide, advise, and even promote certain values in them. After all, as the old saying goes, “Mother knows best”. Indeed, you probably grew up hearing expressions like this and, for a certain period of time, didn’t hesitate to follow and obey them. However, things changed when you reached adulthood. That said, you’ve probably still occasionally encountered people who’ve told you “It’s for your own good” and tried to get you to obey them or even to give truth to their lies. Nobody likes…