Once given the Gov this new power over us it would be another nail in our coffin of freedoms. They would use it to their ends.Not at all. Something needs to be done about the mental health of this nation. If great emphasize was placed on it, it would still take a generation or two to make a difference but it needs to start.
A witness says he saw a machinegun and a clip.
Same. Very light, but present.Had a touch of frost on the ground in open spots here in the GSF.
Once given the Gov this new power over us it would be another nail in our coffin of freedoms. They would use it to their ends.
But yes, we have a more than serious issue in society today. It needs to be addressed. But by Who and under what authority.
Parenting is hard. It takes time and effort. That is where this group fails.The only conclusion I can come to is it starts at home. Stop being their friend and be their parent. My generation is raising complete knuckleheads. Racist this and feelings that. We've strayed so far from the core.
Parenting is hard. It takes time and effort.
Well stated. It's ok to fail. The idea is to adapt and overcome. No one always wins the trophy.If you are too hard on a kid, they rebel and resent you.
If you are too soft on a kid, they turn out to be gentle snowflakes.
The internet and social media have exponentially increased the expectation to be happy, perfect and awesome in society. And people get depressed and struggle with their emotions when they don't meet those expectations. Add in drugs and alcohol along with failed relationships and the recipe for a disaster is created.
Yup. MTV was part of it. The MicroWave was another. I want it all and I want it right now.I couldn't agree more. I'm glad there are still men like us,amongst many others, who hold steadfast. Grit your teeth and embrace the suck, as it were. Too many tuck tail and run at the first notion of difficulty. It brings me the most pain and the most joy I've ever experienced. I'm always tired, but always happy (at my core).
Outside influence is a majority of the youth's examples. I just hope I give them a decent start. I still blame MTV.
Preach Rev! The only thing a 13 y/o needs confused about isWithout being too specific, there is a family member (by marriage) who is 13 years old and confused about their gender. I find that completely f'ing stupid.
My opinion? Remove all social media platforms. They have went from being about staying in touch with people to warping young impressionable minds.
I resemble that remark....I want it all and I want it right now.
Indeed. I don't make their beds, put their dirties (laundry) in the wash, or clean up their dinner plates. They are responsible for their own makings. They are young, but I want them to be self-reliant. Even the 3y/o has, albeit very light, chores.For me a job is important in bringing up kids. The sense of responsibility and reward that goes with it helps kids see the world for what it is. I had both of my sons do temp work in factories during the summers around Indiana as soon as they were legal to do so. I think it helped them in employment down the road as most employers like people who don't shirk from work that can be hard or dirty. It also put money in their pockets and taught them how much the government takes out, something to think about when you vote.
Going from Ag to factories made a big difference for me. Nothing in industry I found was tougher than putting up hay or cleaning up after farm animals.
Agreed 100%. Had both kids get jobs as soon as legal and both were working side gigs before that. And both kids' first jobs were somewhat unconventional ones that I kind of said, hey you should see if they need some help and each kid actually pitched the employer a job that the employer had not filled part time with a teen before, etc.For me a job is important in bringing up kids. The sense of responsibility and reward that goes with it helps kids see the world for what it is. I had both of my sons do temp work in factories during the summers around Indiana as soon as they were legal to do so. I think it helped them in employment down the road as most employers like people who don't shirk from work that can be hard or dirty. It also put money in their pockets and taught them how much the government takes out, something to think about when you vote.
Going from Ag to factories made a big difference for me. Nothing in industry I found was tougher than putting up hay or cleaning up after farm animals.
I've heard a few references to that book. I may have to check it out. Without reading it, seems like I've embraced some of the principles. There are only so many things I can actually care about in a big way. I take care of a lot of detail stuff, but there are few "big rocks" that I really care about.I don't read much, but a book I've read a few times, called " The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F" is probably one of the best things I've read to help me deal with stuff as an adult. The main idea isn't necessarily don't care about anything, it's care about what really matters, embrace the suck in life and be happy with yourself.
I find myself asking myself constantly "should I really care about this?".