Friday, November 19, 2010

Response to William Boswell: week 4 reading

William,
I really enjoyed reading your post, your perspective is refreshing! I think the reason why Children learn the blame game is because they learn quick the one who is at fault gets in trouble. Maybe if we refocus the consequences as something positive we may reduce the number of players in that "blame game".
















Please find William Boswell:

“Being the board” is a revelation in perspective for most people.  Instinctively, we are all interested in self-preservation.   This does not only apply to basic needs, but also applies to one’s self-esteem.   Children start the “blame game” at a very early age.   Being “right” bolsters belief in oneself; however, the “blame game” simply propagates an endless cycle.  Placing blame only provides a short-term solution to a problem that could very likely be encountered again.  Each new occurrence requires that fault be found with someone.  Where is one left if blame has nowhere to fall?  Accepting life for a series of events in which you are just a part creates an entirely new environment.  Things will go my way sometimes, and sometimes they will not.  One is not solely responsible for either outcome.  Sure, each decision one makes can produce a certain degree of certainty as to what may result, but never entirely.   Limiting risks in decision-making does not eliminate ALL risks, as the world is full of far too many variables.
 

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