For the Following, Try to Come Up with an Additional

question 29

Essay

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
If the Simmonses don't begin teaching their son some discipline, he's going to grow up to be an irresponsible adult. That would amount to moral irresponsibility on the part of the Simmonses.

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing.

Regulates Thirst

The physiological process that maintains hydration in the body by triggering the sensation of thirst.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in basic emotions (such as fear and pleasure) and drives (such as those for food and sex).

Medulla

The base of the brainstem, controlling vital life-sustaining functions such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion.