A kid who can't swim but wants to play in the water needs a life jacket to have fun. The life jacket gives parents peace of mind and helps the kid relax and enjoy herself. But one day, she must decide whether to learn to swim or get out of the water.
It's easier to spot a life jacket situation in the water than a similar challenge in everyday life.
Just like a life jacket isn't meant to replace swimming skills, a temporary fix on a failing system doesn't make problems disappear.
When we wear a "life jacket" to support something that's no longer working, what truth do we collectively avoid facing?
