The concept of parenthood is one that is universal, and consistent throughout the trend of human evolution, in addition to many of the different iterations of organism that exist on this planet. Parenthood additionally remains one of the most influential concepts that exists as simultaneously a control mechanism, and a teaching tool for many different species. The takeaway here is that parenthood is necessary, and has played a part in the eternal parent-child dynamic to shape the world that we live in today. That is, not to say that this dynamic is without flaw, as relations between children and parents have varied greatly over the years, catalyzing in instances of systematic violence inflicted between both parties in an almost ritualistic fashion, coinciding in both method and emotional stimulus. This creation of a spectrum of experience has cut a firm swath through the chaotic imagination that is manifested by children, and defined parenthood for a large portion of human history. The fact that children are now taken much more seriously, have higher perceived human rights, and are defended more stanchly from unprovoked, unnecessary violence is a direct evolution from this trend. However, many still defend the usage of fight/flight training to discipline their children, and the resulting context of ideologies cements itself as the forefront of a moral battle to this day. This war, fought on both sides by children and parents, aims at preserving specific ideological traits that would keep many ancient religious moral standings relevant in the waking world, regardless of which side won.

When observing pieces of evidence that support this line of thought, one could state that the creation of culture that takes stances on either ideological value is relevant in providing a logical context to discuss this claim. In the line of doing so, I could easily list any number of children’s cartoons that steered its audience into combative ideas of either ideology.

As an example, The cartoon named Kids Next Door was an exploratory concept in which children from within different neighborhoods are united against a legion of evil adults. Centered on a rag tag crew of local children, wacky misadventures and satire that extends into modern day adult values, and how children’s imaginative impulses are often suppressed. Other pieces of contemporary art like Total Drama Island could hold connotations with parodying the often ridiculous nature of adult television, while providing said satire in a digestible format for its younger audience. This satire on adult human culture can very well be used as a mechanism by its fans to adapt within subjugation. As many fans of cartoons are aware, one major factor in long term popularity is the satire built within that caters to a higher level of intelligence/age.

This side is mostly categorized by a clear and present dislike for any subjugation that has occurred within the realm of society, and little to no respect for any sort of authority that represents more than just their interests.

On the other side of this ideological wall lies a focus on accepting the mistakes of the past, attempts to lessen any potential future impacts, and refining the artistic integrity and relevance associated for historical acknowledgement. However, this means that they agree to an extent with the existence of said action in our history, and end up usually siding with authority after having this realization.

Both have been at war for a millennium. The student and the teacher. The parent and child. Authority and the individual.

If you watch closely enough, you can see the remnants of these ancient orders rallying each other through various means to this day, using social media, entertainment media, and political movements to shape attitudes, fighting tooth and nail on a battle field composed of social behavior, body language, and commands.

Gazing into the past leads to certain other realizations of the interactions between various cultures, in which this battle perhaps might be more of a simulated war for the sake of social, technological, or ideological progression. If both sides were consenting on the terms, I am sure that this could very well be one of the most advanced, impactful adaptations humans have evolved. Transforming the natural invention of new birth, and matured adult, into advanced positions within each holding multitudes of social roles, among other things.

But is this not an extension of nature, us the flowers within this genetic garden?

What is truly a human original?

P.S.

Oh, as a last thing,

Happy Mothers Day Heidi.

Happy Fathers Day Seth.