well, you see.
I just wanted to to point of the dangers of the "ego"!
I was interested to hear that young humans are considered parasites by some.
This is quite possibly the most offensive opinion I have ever heard.
And my reasoning is what on earth is the difference between "an adult human" and the children you call parasites.
oh so by the way, how do you exist without being a parasite?
It really intrigues me.
i must KNOW!
2006-11-09 08:34:04 · 8 answers · asked by Ontol 6 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
I never considered my (young) children "parasites" since they gave me as much back in satisfaction as I gave them in care.
Teenagers are another story though.
2006-11-09 08:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by boonietech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I require is a computer and a good internet connection, and food... Other than that, people can leave me alone.
Independence is the only way of not being a parasite. Unlike parasites, some kids give their parents love.
2006-11-09 17:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by misery 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I make it a goal of mine to live without exploiting others. I try to keep my actions and desires simple and if I feel they will harm another I give long thought as to alternative options. I have recently found myself in a position where I'm able to employ others. I try to treat them very respectfully and reward them as best I can for there time and work and in turn they enjoy working and try to offer me improved quality.
For children I think we must accept that for a period they will be dependent on others without the ability to compensated in a materialistic way. If this lack of materialistic compensation offends someone perhaps an examination of their own value system would be beneficial to them. Children offer society a very important thing, a future. I'm not sure exactly what would happen if we all knew that after our tenure on this planet ended it would lie barren of human consciousness from that point on but I feel social fabrics would dissolve rapidly.
This said I do believe it a responsibility of society and parents to encourage independence within our youth to the best of their ability. It is in every ones best interest to have individuals that can sustain themselves.
2006-11-09 22:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's pretty good question...I mean, technically, we would all be parasites since everyone 'leeches' of someone in one form or another.
No one is in their own right completely independent, that is like normality and perfection a myth. We are 'interdependent' i.e. we are mutually dependent on each other.
So in that light, we are all parasites ^^
2006-11-09 19:41:17 · answer #4 · answered by Chio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
needy adults can be considered parasites - they suck the life out of giving people.
2006-11-09 16:38:25 · answer #5 · answered by livetall1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are PLENTY of adult parasites in our society, not just young.....what r u talking about?
2006-11-09 16:43:59 · answer #6 · answered by una g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not paristic, I'm interdependant. we all are, no one can be a singular indivdual we are all interdepedant. In fact it could be argued we dont exist unless someone is ther to document it.
2006-11-09 16:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by jinxintheworld 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all human life is.................................
2006-11-09 18:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋