Problem, Extraordinary

Definition: As used herein, an Extraordinary Problem is a Problem that a Household is unable to Solve and so fails to Solve in contrast to an Ordinary Problem. Commentary The above definition is meant in a straightforward manner. Household Members identify a Problem, want to Solve it, they may try to Solve it under the assumption that the Problem is Ordinary, but they fail. They are unable. At that point, they either stew in frustration about their inability to relieve whatever Suffering is involved, Deny that the Problem is a Problem (it must be a Condition that they are doomed to suffer) or they seek out a Solution-System where a Solution can be found. Nowadays, that may be no further than an online shopping website. What is the dividing line between Ordinary and Extraordinary Problems and who decides? As a general rule, the Household Members decide the dividing line and do so by considering the suffering that they are experiencing. This general rule can become controversial if taxpayers are called upon to provide Solutions. However, the fact that the general rule may become controversial does not make an Extraordinary Problem go away. It is still there. See: Ordinary Problem, Super Extraordinary Problem, and Problem-in-Common. See: Solve See: Condition

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