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Originally posted by NoRegretsEver
reply to post by jiggerj
Actually by raising my kids this way first, they can live anyway that they choose, always knowing that their options are wide and vast. They can see the grid anyway that they choose and will be wise enough NOT to fall for the traps that they know are luxuries and not necessities.
They will buy land, before entering a bank to buy a home they can afford. They will buy food from a local market, as opposed to food from a major chain. They will take care of themselves before being allowed to be over-medicated, and most of all they will know that under ANY circumstance they are survivors not consumers.
This IMHO is the best gift that I can give them, and in my passing they will find strength in the fact that their mother taught them well, and will be proud to teach their kids the same.
Peace, NRE.
Originally posted by NoRegretsEver
reply to post by Nana2
Thank you, you nailed it on the head!
I do understand that some people just cant do it, and thats ok, but there still are little things that can be done, its not that hard.
Peace, NRE.edit on 26-3-2012 by NoRegretsEver because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by NoRegretsEver
WOW
I had to look up "country bumpkin" and I am sure that you realize that though this does not apply to me, it is extremely offensive!
Originally posted by NoRegretsEver
reply to post by jiggerj
Whether you meant it that way or not you are still underestimating an entire group of people just based on what you know nothing about.
But I will say this based on your assessment of "these" types, you have been in a thread sharing and discussing your views with one of these people, and I can assure you that in NO way, can I be mistaken for anything other then informed.
Peace, NRE.
Originally posted by NoRegretsEver
reply to post by jiggerj
Now if you can take a look at the society that you seem to be so fond of, and see if you can find a child that has this mindset, is above their statistical (government rated) age group in both intellect, and behavior, can be a leader in any group due to their leadership, enthusiasm, and generosity, and choose to be fluent in sign language, and at least good at a trade or skill, and be under the age of 14, then by all means go ahead, but I can bet you not even 1 in 10 kids can pull that off.
I am aware of our difference in our views, and the way that I express myself here, is the way that I teach my children to express themselves as well. They understand that freedom in this world is not just a right, but a gift (even as few as there still may be), and only those that know it well can truly survive.
My children can be anything they want, and not because a teacher in an underfunded school told them, but their mother told them... and then she showed them how to do it.