But “corrupting the youth” is serious—existentially serious! If it looks like a whole generation wants to grow up to be jesters instead of kings and knights and counsellors, then the very polis itself is at risk. [And, like, risk of murder and enslavement; existential questions are big deals!]
I’ll also observe that an antibody was planted in our culture with this post, and this one.
This is a great comment.
This part in particular feels very clarifying.
I’ll also observe that an antibody was planted in our culture with this post, and this one.