The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Walk Away from Your Addict Child? Deontological vs. Consequentialist Ethics (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_791)
Feb 8, 2025
Explore the heart-wrenching dilemmas families face when dealing with a loved one's addiction, featuring insights drawn from the film 'Beautiful Boy.' Delve into the clash between tough love and unconditional support, as ethical questions arise about enabling versus taking a stand. Weigh the deontological and consequentialist perspectives, sparking reflection on the best ways to navigate these complex, emotional situations. This discussion challenges listeners to rethink their approach to difficult parental decisions.
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Beautiful Boy Movie
- Gad Saad watched the movie Beautiful Boy, about a family devastated by drug addiction.
- The father ultimately chooses to stop enabling his son despite loving him.
Ethical Dilemma
- Saad discusses deontological ethics (absolute moral rules) versus consequentialist ethics (outcome-based morality).
- He questions whether parents should unconditionally support their children or consider the consequences.
Tough Love
- Saad suggests the 'tough love' approach might be necessary to protect the family unit.
- He acknowledges the conflicting responsibility parents feel to always support their child.
