- The phenomenon of attacking vague and large concepts by representing them as if they were people. - incorrect personification of a person
Similar in structure to a child’s “[I’ll tell the doctor.
- In this case, the teacher is a human being
- We are not acting on behalf of the attack.
- The teacher’s values determine whether he should scold, and if necessary, he scolds.
- Not if the child understands it.
- Some children may have internalized the teacher’s values and had more success in telling the truth.
- Those who have tasted the “strong position” “right” by watching others being scolded by their teachers for telling on them will feel “I lost my powers.” when they grow up and lose their “teachers.
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