Childrearing generally works best when children are trusted with small, short term responsibilities that grow as their capability for self-control improves. “Always do what I’ve just told you” works far worse than “Clean your room for the next 5 minutes”.
Barter and trade are very narrowly scoped alliances. “I promise not to steal, lie, or cheat until the completion of this transaction.” I wouldn’t trust a shopkeeper who said “Will you join my LLC so that we can trust each other enough to exchange this loaf of bread for some of your coins?”
Childrearing generally works best when children are trusted with small, short term responsibilities that grow as their capability for self-control improves. “Always do what I’ve just told you” works far worse than “Clean your room for the next 5 minutes”.
Barter and trade are very narrowly scoped alliances. “I promise not to steal, lie, or cheat until the completion of this transaction.” I wouldn’t trust a shopkeeper who said “Will you join my LLC so that we can trust each other enough to exchange this loaf of bread for some of your coins?”