Originally Posted by JonLaw
Originally Posted by Dude
Maybe I'm just weird, but I don't see a conflict between "asking questions" and "respecting authority."

I think asking questions undermines authority and causes confusion and delay.

At work - I actually practice this delicate art, when it becomes clear to me that an "authority" needs to be slowed down, educated or, frankly, exposed as wrong-headed in a particular instance. Doing it well requires lots of practice in both constructive, critical thinking and respectfully asking questions of authorities.
I'm happy to have DS7 starting his practice early. Some trial and error on it will teach him well!