In ancient times, the practice of implicating nine generations was considered wrong and barbaric. We are fortunate to live in a civilized era where such practices have been abolished.
Is modern society truly civilized?
In the past, the descendants of the wealthy and powerful were privileged. Even today, if you commit a crime and have a criminal record, it can affect your children's ability to work, join the military, or even join a political party. I call this practice implicating the entire family.
Even in a country like the United States, which prides itself on freedom, democracy, and human rights, if you commit a crime, your spouse and children may face consequences such as visa restrictions.
I have not seen anyone speak out against implicating the entire family. It seems that everyone accepts it as a matter of course, just as ancient people accepted implicating nine generations. They believed it was a way to prevent you from committing the crimes they deemed punishable. However, even ancient emperors held this belief.
While reducing the practice of implicating the entire family is progress, is it enough? Why not eliminate it altogether? After all, those who are implicated are innocent.
True civilization means holding individuals accountable for their own actions. If someone commits a crime, they should face the appropriate punishment alone, without affecting their innocent family members.
Today, as victims of implicating the entire family, we mock the ancient practice of implicating nine generations. In the future, people will mock us for implicating entire families. May that day come soon.