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Right. "Self-control" is a process, a system of habits and procedures for handling various situations.

But our language of self-control is about morality, and "lack of self-control" is seen as a character flaw, not a problem that can be solved with repeatable processes.

In other words, "lack of self control" is a failing of society, not a failing of individuals.




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