Language has lost all meaning. We are extremists. So we’re told.
What does this extremism entail? Some kind of inclination towards violence or compulsion in religion? No, nothing like that.
Our extremism is encouraging our kids to prioritise their studies. Ours is an extremism of ambition. Of seeking the best for our children.
Ours is an extremism of limiting screen time and putting controls on the kind of content permitted in our home. Extremists for helping our kids get a good night’s sleep.
We are extremists for good manners, civility, and respect. We are extreme in saying please and thank you, after you and you’re welcome. Extremists for disliking crude language.
We’re extremists for discouraging vaping and worrying about drugs. Extreme for emphasising healthy eating instead of binging on junk.
I suppose all of this seems extreme for those who pursue the complete opposite. We are the aberration, they the norm.
We are the new extremists for an old moderation.
Last modified: 7 September 2024
