OFF: A deep question.

[BREVARD, Adrian R.]

Alex>Wow. Very deep stuff here. And I think this very well describes the
problem. The thing is, a lot of damage has already been done - and
whereas it is our job as parents (well, I'm not one yet, but my time'll
come ;-) to be careful
about such things, it is those kids who listen to such music that
concern
me. Sure, we now know why they do that (at least, there's a very strong
chance that's the reason), but what worries me is that when they grow up
and
become parents, they might end up acting the same way with their kids.
You
know, that thing about people not learning from their mistakes (or, in
this
case, from the mistakes of their parents). Bottom line, things could get
worse from one generation to another... I mean, hey, if kids today like
MM,
what will kids of tomorrow like ? *shiver*

I think most parents here will agree that our children today face some
unique challenges we never had to at the same age.  There was no
internet in my teen years, hell there wasn't even cable television back
then.  Information and access to information is instantaneous, we cannot
control everything they are exposed to.  But like our parents and our
parent's parents we can only prepare those in our charge the best we can
and let destiny/fate decide the rest. Who knows what their children will
face in the next millenum, Lord knows we have left them a lot to
consider with our own stewardship of this world.

Have no fear though Alex, while there is no definitive text on parenting
you just do the best you can with what you have.  Your parents certainly
didn't know a lot when you were born, only the qualities they later
instilled in you. Don't tell them drugs are bad while your smoking a
joint, explain things to them when they show an ability to ask a
rational question. Thats one things thats never changed, they learn more
by watching you and the things YOU DO than listening to you.

Some advice from a father of five.

lil ab