Do you think you are an enabler of the Greek government or do you think your actions are actually helping? Take the 2 minute to test to find out if you are an “enabler” or a “helper”.
First of all, what is an enabler? Adapted from about.com
Many times when taxpayers try to “help” governments who spend recklessly, they are actually making it easier for the government to continue in the progression of their disease.
This baffling phenomenon is called enabling, which takes many forms, all of which have the same effect — allowing the government to avoid the consequences of it’s actions. This in turn allows the government to continue merrily along their free spending ways, secure in the knowledge that no matter how much they screw up, the taxpayer will always be there to rescue them from their mistakes.
What is the difference between helping and enabling? There are many opinions and viewpoints on this, some of which can be found on the pages linked below, but here is a simple description:
Helping is doing something for someone that they are not capable of doing themselves. Enabling is doing for someone things that they could, and should be doing themselves.
Simply, enabling creates a atmosphere in which the government can continue with their unacceptable behavior.
The Test – Are You An Enabler Of The Greek Government? Are You Helping Greece Or Hurting Greece?
Q. Have you ever made excuses for the Greek government’s behavior?
Q. Have you ever lied to ANYONE to cover up for the Greek government?
Q. Have you ever bailed out the Greek government or paid their legal fees?
Q. Have you ever accepted part of the blame for the Greek government’s behavior?
Q. Do you avoid talking to the Greek government about their behaviour out of fear of their response?
Q. Have you paid bills that the Greek government was supposed to have paid?
Q. Have you ‘loaned’ the Greek government money?
Q. Have you tried voting for the Greek government in hopes of strengthening your relationship?
Q. Have you given the Greek government ‘one more chance’ and then another and another?
Q. Have you threatened to leave if the Greek government didn’t stop raising taxes and then did not leave?
Q. Have you taken on the responsibility for something, or finished a job or project that the Greek government failed to complete themself?
Conclusion
If you answered Yes to any of these questions you may have enabled the Greek government to avoid the consequences of it’s actions. Check the links below for more information about enabling, alcoholism and addiction.
More About Enabling
The Many Facets of Enabling
If you find your self locked in to playing a role in the alcoholic’s life, maybe it’s time to call time out and examine the consequencies of your actions.
How To Stop Enabling
Many times while trying to help, friends and family members actually make the situation worse by enabling the alcoholic.
Al-Anon Family Groups
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems.
Find a Meeting
Find an Al-Anon meeting in your area or join an online Al-Anon Family Group
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