I am having a hard time summarizing the article “Inductive Discipline, Parental Expression of Disappointed Expectations, and Moral Identity in Adolescence” by Renee B. Patrick • John C. Gibbs. It is for a discussion post, and I can’t seem to shorten my summary.

Here’s an example of inductive reasoning. When someone hits you, you feel hurt. Therefore, when you hit someone else, that person must feel hurt, too. Even though you are not absolutely sure that is the case, induction allows you to draw a general conclusion with some confidence.