homework vs. play theme
The dichotomy between structure and autonomy in raising children is discussed. Should a parent impose more discipline and focus on study, or let the child play more?
Examples
Alexander was very much swayed by Lwaxana's arguments for choosing play over homework in tng5x20 "cost of Living".
4 total · 2 major · 2 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: The Sound of Music (1965) | major | Liberal minded Maria was starkly contrasted with the authoritarian father Georg in their approach to raising Georg's seven children. |
| tng5x20 | major | Worf was having trouble getting Alexander to focus on his schooling. |
| ds91x16 | minor | Jake had to choose between doing his homework and going to play baseball in the holosuites with Buck Bokai. Jake sided with doing his homework in spite of Buck's protestations. |
| ds92x12 | minor | Benjamin put his foot down when Jake didn't want to do his homework. |