When teaching Jewish values, Hillel's golden rule invariably comes up. It's often misquoted as "Treat others as you would want to be treated."
This misunderstanding can lead to boundary issues, where people (particularly children, but really everyone) can rationalize taking advantage of someone else's kindness/ generosity. Sometimes to the point of 'borrowing things without permission' because, "Hey, you need to be nice to me!"
This comic gives a bit of perspective on why Hillel's statement is actually "That which is hated by you, don't do to others." A very different concept, meant to prevent abuse and promote acceptable boundaries. Not the need to share everything.
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