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What does it mean?
Social or legal authority reacts harshly to perceived wrongdoing.
In plain terms
A parent or leader punishes what they see as against the law.
What can you take from it?
Authority figures often impose strict rules.

Where it applies

  • family conflict
  • social norms

Putting it to work

  • question rules
  • seek understanding

Questions to consider

  • When did authority feel unjust?
  • Is all law necessary?

Another view

Laws sometimes protect the innocent.

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