Intergenerational Cooperation

The first job of human childhood
Is to learn how to be social
In your given social context.

Ultimately, this means learning
How to safely cooperate
With adults, to become adult.

Adults are dangerous, the source
And enforcers of punishments,
Also all the support you’ll need.

Master safe cooperation
With the adults you encounter,
You’ll likely survive to join them.

It takes a long time, such childhood.
It’s not as simple as hunting
Or foraging in the best spots.

Imagine domesticating
A wild horse to bit and bridle.
Imagine now you are your horse.