The bodily waste taboo is learned if I remember correctly. Whereas e.g. snake fear is innate although its expression is delayed.
Most adults won't drink orange juice from a (clean or brand new) potty. The taboo is pretty strong, but it is cultural, so there could be a culture that doesn't have it.
Hmm, the creation of new taboos is an interesting possibility for public health intervention.
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Date: 2010-04-24 07:18 pm (UTC)Most adults won't drink orange juice from a (clean or brand new) potty. The taboo is pretty strong, but it is cultural, so there could be a culture that doesn't have it.
Hmm, the creation of new taboos is an interesting possibility for public health intervention.