Re: Americian?
Re: Americian?
solidwaste,
All is not lost. Keep your children away from the television and the internet (moderation) and let them hone their skills with a craft. Help them to find themselves, not let the education system keyhole them into their little fixed models. Reward them for accomplishments not rites of passage, let them earn their keep, support them always. Give nothing when they do nothing. Teach them the value of a dollar, a good days work, a friend, the wonder that is our world. Make them respect authority but not bow to it, and by doing so benefit from it. Let them know that titles mean nothing and opinions are useless. Always give them a place to sleep, a warm meal, and an open ear. Walking away from a fight is not always the right thing to do, and having to live with the consequences may be the result.
When you get to know some of these younger people, you will be suprised how impressive they can be. You are right that there are those more interested in making them dependant on others for gain. Those people are leach's. They are interested only in themselves. They wish to undermine your parental authority, your family values, and your religious beliefs. Some are teachers, priests/religious, neighbors, professors, POLITICIANS, doctors, lawyers, etc. But when a child trusts his family will always be there for them, and will always support them, they cannot be corrupted by those who have their own agendas.
Some kids grow up to be liberals, some to be conservative, some won't give a rat's *** about government. But all will appreciate that this country provides them the best opportunity, and that it is up to them to make their dreams come true. In this way they will understand the value of themselves and appreciate what they are capable of and what they have. Any"thing" simply given to them, has little value.
There is no doubt that hard work has been given a bad rap, responsibility is out of vogue, consequences are non-existant, idolitry is rampant, envy is accepted, crime is rationalized for political reasons, and morals eliminated. But not everywhere. With a solid foundation, no child would berate, undermind, or hate this country. They will support our little experiment, and change it for the better. I don't blame any age group or sub group for anything. Personal responsibilty and rugged individualism will return, or we will end up like Russia, and the cycle will start again. I have to admitt that things I see are concerning. I can't let the PC and Anti-American crowd affect what I have to do to make MY world American. I have had my world ripped bare three times. I mean to nothing but the clothes in the closet and lint in the wallet. In a way, I find I am at my best when I had nothing. Regardless, there are those who think they ripped off the system down in NO. But they are just lying to themselves and will be looking for another way to steal shortly. But this time the government won't be there with free check cards for votes.
To be honest, I don't think I could live in an area so comfortable with the looting, theft, lies, laziness, lethargy, and self imposed helplessness. But not everyone. Good people everywhere, just a matter of degrees. I guess the sad part is those who find the most pathetic ways of explaining away the shameful actions of so many in LA. It will happen, things will get bad, and I am sure those same people will be sitting there looking pathetic waiting for their government handout and those same people will try to make it the responsibility of others.. I just won't be one of them.
Right and wrong is somewhat instinctive. But things can change. Thats how we arrived where we are today. Tommorrow is a good day.
