Practical Values
Posted: April 18, 2011 Filed under: EMS, Parenting, Spirituality Leave a comment »
Sometimes it’s really difficult to have values. In fact, it’s usually difficult. As a family we have chosen certain principals, values, and core objectives that will allow our children better opportunities to succeed. Unfortunately, the mainstream doesn’t always share these values and it often feels like we are swimming upstream.
This doesn’t mean the mainstream is wrong, or that we denigrate them in any way. it’s just that we choose to to shelter our kids from certain influences that have the potential for harm – emotional, physical, spiritual, or social. Some people don’t see these influences the same way we do – and they probably think we are conservative nuts. Others see us as too liberal with our kids and wonder why we don’t do more to protect them. Some people believe it’s never too early to start exposing your kids to trials and influences of the culture – while others seek to protect their kids until they are well into their 30s. Read the rest of this entry »
Rebel: Beat Down or Growing?
Posted: April 9, 2011 Filed under: EMS, Parenting 3 Comments »
There is a picture of my Dad that is very telling. It was taken when he was in high school. He, and his three siblings are sitting on a couch – all of them dressed in their Sunday Best. Sitting from oldest to youngest, his brother is sitting tall, looking proper – as are my two aunts. But down on the end of the couch, my Dad is slumped with a cocky look on his face.
My Dad, the rebel. He’s the only one who moved out of Clark County. He’s the only one to start his own business – several times. He was the risk-taker, heart-breaker, dream-maker. He pushed, he risked, and often he lost – but he has never stopped rebelling.
My Dad, the rebel.
