this feels right. on top of that, i think people who become parents at a young age (like the ones who think they should be making tiktok videos even though they have 7 year old kids - get off that shit, mom, you're old) haven't always developed an understanding of the world, so they just continue shit they see happening around them without critically analyzing it. like, a kid should brush his teeth because it's the right thing to do, not cuz you get paid (or lose money) if you don't. intrinsic rewards >