The idea of a rebellion, against either tyranny or hypocrisy, has always been rooted in discontent of some form or aspect either within or without. The possibilities offered by a single success, mostly at the cost of great sacrifice, is nothing logical or reasonable. No pragmatic view would have any endorsement even remotely related to an uprising against the system simply because of the insurmountable odds stacked against it.
Yet, there has never been an age in recorded human history, which can claim itself to be devoid of a revolt. The philosophy of harm preventing man from foolish pursuits is not just misunderstood, but mistaken in it's entirety. For instance, in today's day and age, majority of people would be aware of potential dangers of an addiction like smoking cigarettes or consuming copious amounts of alcohol. Does it mean people would stop smoking and drinking? No. The principle definition of the theory which presumes knowledge would and should prevent mankind's primitive urges from being indulged in, is completely flawed and incorrect.
Far from being preventive, a regulation\rule only serves to further enhance the desire to do the very thing which is prohibited. To add insult to injury, this is nothing new! What is the primary instinct prodding you to do, before the conditioned brain overrides, when you see the sign - do not touch - written on an artifact in a museum? You go right ahead and feel it!
So, for parents and people managers alike, the question still remains, how do you deal with a rebel in the camp? You can only ignore them so much, because their relentless questioning, keen observation and righteous influence spreads like a contagion breaking down the hierarchy and chain of command; wrecking havoc on productivity and efficiency or on the domestic front - peace of mind.
One thing is for certain, a rebel without a cause can be like a double edged sword and as such should be dealt with care as well as caution. It will certainly be easier to stick to reason and keep the dialogue going, even if there is no apparent progress. Because a harsh and strict reaction in the form of a punishment, however well designed to discourage other's from following suit, is certain to backfire when it comes to rebels simply because of it's intrinsic characteristics. Instead of enforcing, it'll reinforce the cause they fight for and make it all the more difficult to convince them of your authority and then convert them into allies who support your cause.
Remember, fundamentally speaking, rebellion always has its roots on a moral high ground. The basis of rebellion itself is born out of a compulsion to follow what is presumed to be an unjust act of governance which has to be fought and resisted. This in turn sows the seeds of desire which feeds suspicion on a regular basis. Every action taken from that point onwards, starts getting scrutinized with a specific bias and ends up being judged with a prejudiced notion, irrespective of it being mundane or critical.
What's more, if anyone from the group of rebels is punished, even lawfully, and out of sheer misfortune ends up losing their life, they will have their name glorified and be labelled a martyr!
In the end, the bottom line is to be delicate in handling the people and situation without letting emotional turmoil affect and ruin just decision.
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