reasoning

When confronted by an issue that needs resolving, you parents likely told you that there are appropriate responses and responses that are not so good. The difference is usually dependent upon what part of your brain you use, or even if you are using your brain at all. For example, if you have a child that exhibits bad behavior, you need to demonstrate why that behavior is bad and then show that there are consequences. If you use the part of your brain where you feel sorry for them, you can present a bad example by rewarding the bad behavior in the guise of ‘bailing them out’ and presenting no consequences. Similarly, if you find a bullet in your yard, you can use the rational side of the brain and get it to law enforcement, or you can use the juvenile part of your brain and decide to smash it with a hammer and get a bullet in the gut.