We protect babies, we shield them from the tough crucible of life long enough to let them mature and strengthen, and eventually takethe hard knocks of life.
The artist and his sparely-drawn strip have taken knocks over the years, but Dilbert's piercing take on corporate life far outdates revered parodies like The Office and Office Space, and some whiny critic wouldn't be the first dolt Dilbert encountered in his long, long career.