Relevant here: The actualism method - the ongoing enjoyment and appreciation of this moment of being alive - #42 by geoffrey
@geoffrey chides someone for acting like a “child” and his harmlessness is questioned.
He outlines the reasons for it — it depends on what one is prioritizing. If emotional comfort of the other, not the best course of action. If to help them achieve actual freedom — then it is sensible what he did and why.