@semiprecious We have five kids and regularly take friends of theirs with us when we go hiking, or to the art museum (hooray for free day) or whatever. We don’t even have a mega-van so my car & my wife’s Pilot have to suffice.
You want a ridiculous double-standard? When I take seven kids...
@ajewelinhiscrown Sometimes they have to feel fear, it's part of being human. It's the right tool for the situation, IMHO. Possible negative side effects could include nightmares, but it's better than losing a child.