Do you typically assume obvious solutions to a problem as being “liberal” rather than “conservative”?
Problem: A special needs child wants to help his mother wash dishes. He attempts to communicate this desire to his mother, but she does not respond as the child wishes.
Dilemma: Child, apparently not understanding that living beings are not to be used as stepping stools, steps on a dog’s back, risking injury to the child should the dog move, tired of being used as a surrogate stepping stool. (Has it occurred to you that had this happened, her family could be the subject of investigation by various government agencies?)
Solution: Pick up a (or relocate an existing) stepping stool to be used at the sink. Most families have at least one in the house; some have one for each sink.
Talk with child about how to appropriately act around dogs to avoid being bitten and/or suffer another injury.
Amazing, a solution that doesn’t require drama or government intervention. Still having difficulty fathoming what makes that “liberal” in the modern sense of the word.