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What does it mean?
A father blames lack of discipline while the son blames excessive discipline and politics.
In plain terms
They disagree on why the son left the army.
What can you take from it?
Conflicts often stem from opposing views of the same system.

Where it applies

  • family disputes
  • workplace conflicts
  • military

Putting it to work

  • listen to differing views
  • avoid blame

Questions to consider

  • What defines discipline?
  • Whose view is right?

Another view

The father may not understand the son's reasons.

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