The Child's Goal: Article based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard

The child in this society is denied any responsible position of any kind whatsoever. With his first breath, he begins to be denied the independence for which he as an organism seeks.

After that he is cared for one way or the other, or he is fitted into some sort of a mold which people think is very desirable. But his independence, his freedom of action, is being cut off in all directions! He has, fortunately for him, one goal—to grow up. He might have minor goals, but this goal of growing up is his one saving grace. He can salvage himself on that alone unless he is carefully taught not to grow up. (click to continue...)