“You’re not my boss!” In recent years, this has been a favorite response from children who don’t want to do what they have been directed to do. This is a cry for freedom from unwanted or unpleasant direction. Of course, this response fails to recognize that the person giving the direction probably is that child’s “boss”—a parent or teacher, for example. As an adult, I have never seen “boss” as a negative term. I have sometimes used it as an expression of respect and even affection. Sometimes it is nice to know who is in charge and who will take ultimate responsibility for a decision, thus giving some structure and order in often chaotic circumstances. Most often, the word “boss” is defined as one who exercises control over workers whether they are skilled or unskilled. When I looked at one online source, both “boss” and “leader” were defined as “a person who leads, guides, or inspires others.” I will grant that some people are habituall...
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