Steem engagement challenge: S12 - W4 | My statements about the proverb-"It's good to be bad."

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Have you ever done something right, but felt bad about it? To the point, you are seen and felt as being harsh or hard on your loved ones? Today's topic It's good to be bad is centered on this discussion, I hope we learn from each other.

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Share your statements about a proverb - "It's good to be bad."

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The phrase "It's Good To Be Bad" is used to explain cases where someone is doing something bad, wrong, or unethical might result in having a better result than doing the right or moral thing. The concept of this expression is that sometimes we need to break or go against the rules or morals to achieve better results.

There are situations where going against the norms might give someone an unexpected advantage or benefit. For example, playing dirty can give you a competitive advantage over your rivals.

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Regardless, while this may be true in some cases, one must be cautious not to take this expression too seriously, as in many cases, doing the wrong thing comes with severe and adverse effects. Also encouraging the idea that it's good to be bad can bring about endorsement of unethical behavior.

Hence, this should not be used as a rationale to act carelessly or irresponsibly, even though it's true that sometimes taking risks can lead to shocking rewards, it's also vital to reflect upon the risks and benefits of your actions carefully.

In another sense, it is also about taking the hard decisions that are considered to be difficult on your loved ones. For example, putting restrictions on the number of hours kids can watch TV at home, or time limit on their play time. This is considered harsh to them, but it is for their good.

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Do you think sometimes we need to be a bit harsh if it is for our loved ones' betterment? Justify your point.

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This is a very technical question as it is always important for us to be aware of the moral and ethical implications of our actions before undertaking such actions. We are supposed to show love to our loved ones and not be harsh.

If we are to discipline them, we ought to do so in love also, if it's done out of hatred or in harsh conditions it sends a wrong message across which will end up disrupting or destroying the relationship among loved ones.

But then, we all want the best for our loved ones, don't we? This is where the problem comes in, you don't want them to feel unloved, while also having to pass down the discipline to them.

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If you look into the actions to bring about a better outcome and much more fruitful in the future of the life of this loved one, I guess it is better to be the bad guy now, to be remembered in the future as one who helped build their path to success.

For example, as a young child growing up, all I knew how to do best was run around playing, from games indoors to running up and down with friends outside, but then my dad had to put restrictions on that, as he would always put off my games or call me inside to force into reading books, sometimes he would wake me up late at night to join him in the reading table. At that young age, I felt it was a punishment, but I reap the benefits now.

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Have you ever been bad for others for their betterment? Share if there any incident you have

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Oh yes, I have on several occasions, I've been called several nicknames due to this event. Nicknames such as "Mr. Principled" and "Wicked Friend".

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The most profound situation is back in my schooling days, my policy was never to sit close to my friends as I wouldn't want to be conversing or sharing ideas (in other words, I don't want to be seen doing exam malpractice with friends).

To this effect, I will do my best to avoid sitting close to my friends and they all hated me for it, but one thing I never did was abandon them, the fact that I was willing to spend nights and days with them preparing for exams. As time passed, they all got to learn to trust their abilities and not count on me to help them out.

I must confess when I started at first, there were situations where I felt bad doing it, but I was happy also knowing I was teaching them to be self-reliant and not depend on me or others around them.

CONCLUSION

We should constantly strive to do the right thing and act ethically, also being aware that sometimes being harsh might lead to improved results, as you can't also spoon-feed loved ones. It's vital to strike a balance between taking risks and being responsible to achieve our goals.

I wish to invite @yakspeace, @anasuleidy, @ruthjoe, @drhira and @suboohi

Thank You for your Time

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NOTE: Always have a smile on your face, as you are never fully dressed without one.