Not trying to defend any of the things you listed, I’m not sure though how awful behaviour by side A absolves side B of it’s own share of awful behaviour.

It shouldn’t be a matter of ‘West vs. East’ when, rightfully, calling out awful things.

It should be about the people in power who allow all these atrocities to happen, or even want them to happen, being held accountable. No matter if they are American, European, Chinese or whatever.

Shit just needs to stop.

I’m not a parent yet, but my family grew by some nieces and nephews in recent years.

And while I’m not around them all the time, when I am, it definetly feels refreshing to hear their points of views or have them ask questions about things that I, as an adult, take for granted.

And more often than not these questions lead to new knowledge for myself, when we decide to look for more than just the surface level answers.

So I’d agree with the two listed ‘benefits’ of yours, if given the chance children can be a great opportunity for learning and growing as a person. One needs to make use of that opportunity though. I see a lot of parents dismiss questions with ‘obvious’ answers or even getting somewhat annoyed at times.