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Liberal life perspective; Liberal and Progressive political perspective. Thinking back, quite a few of my attitudes and perceptions were formed by the time I was 5-6 and based on parental phrases, directed to myself or my siblings. Facial expressions, tone of voice and decibel levels while uttering these words were predicated on degree of parental irritation, frustration and/or mounting hysteria (for several years, there were 6 of us kids at home).
The FOUR GREAT UNIVERSAL TRUTHS:
You're not the only one in this house; The world doesn't revolve around you; Money doesn't grow on lilac bushes; The world doesn't owe you a living.
All else flows from there...