> However, I offer that the sentiment behind it is honest.
No doubt about that. I think the sentiment behind it is that you love your kids greatly.
> I propose that common assumption leads to no beneficial outcome
I agree, but your principle is pretty similar to the one you are criticizing. They are two sides of the same coin. Neither principle is grounded in empirical reality. Both can lead to bad outcomes.
> If there's fault in my overall reasoning, this is where I'd recommend you look.
I mean, to be clear, I think the fault in your reasoning is to try to create a universal moral imperative based on an emotion you feel about your own kids. There is a gap there. That is not a justified move. Universal moral imperatives would have to be better grounded than that (just like scientific claims have to).
No doubt about that. I think the sentiment behind it is that you love your kids greatly.
> I propose that common assumption leads to no beneficial outcome
I agree, but your principle is pretty similar to the one you are criticizing. They are two sides of the same coin. Neither principle is grounded in empirical reality. Both can lead to bad outcomes.
> If there's fault in my overall reasoning, this is where I'd recommend you look.
I mean, to be clear, I think the fault in your reasoning is to try to create a universal moral imperative based on an emotion you feel about your own kids. There is a gap there. That is not a justified move. Universal moral imperatives would have to be better grounded than that (just like scientific claims have to).