Youth must be protected from premature burden
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Protection From Premature Burden
Category: Tsm’syen Law Page status: Working
Purpose
This page records the principle that youth must be protected from premature burden within Tsm’syen law. It affirms that protection is necessary to ensure healthy preparation, continuity of law, and long-term governance strength.
This page is declarative and does not assign authority, offices, or leadership roles.
Principle
Youth must be protected from premature burden.
Meaning
- Responsibility must match readiness.
- Burden placed too early causes harm to individuals and governance.
- Protection supports proper development of judgment and conduct.
Protection
- Protection includes shielding youth from responsibilities beyond their preparation.
- Guidance and gradual exposure replace immediate expectation.
- Protection preserves confidence, learning, and trust.
Preparation
- Learning occurs through observation and participation before responsibility.
- Readiness develops over time and through demonstrated conduct.
- Preparation is relational and supported, not forced.
Consequences of Premature Burden
- Increased error and loss of confidence.
- Misunderstanding of law and responsibility.
- Long-term weakening of governance and continuity.
Responsibility
- Elders, Sim’oogit, and house members share responsibility for protection.
- Protection is an act of care, not exclusion.
- Proper protection strengthens the future line.
Limits
- Protection does not imply permanent shielding.
- Youth are not excluded from learning or participation.
- Responsibility is assumed gradually and with guidance.
Cross References
- Protection of the Future Line
- Observation Before Decision-Making
- Youth Learn Governance Through Witnessing
- Ongoing and Contextual Learning
- Forms of Participation
- Youth and the Future Line
- Continuity and Transmission
- The Future Line
- Ayaawx
- Adaawx
To Be Developed
- Indicators of premature burden
- House and clan protection practices
- Contemporary risks and pressures
- Source citations