We teach our kids to question everything, including us as parents.
I like it when they ask me why I told them to do something. There should be a reason and I should be able to explain it clearly and understandably.
I like it when they ask me why I told them to do something. There should be a reason and I should be able to explain it clearly and understandably.
Our oldest understands that we are in a position of authority over him and I have explained to him why that is. He understands and can explain it back to me. This way he isn’t taught to blindly accept authority. He’s 5 and he understands.
Think about where this leads and why it’s not taught.
So papa, why does the state have authority over me?
Because you happened to be born here.
Not a sufficient answer I would think.
So papa, why does the state have authority over me?
Because you happened to be born here.
Not a sufficient answer I would think.
See what I’m saying here? Adults don’t question basic assumptions either, because they were never taught how to think.
The best thing you can do for the future of the world is to teach your children how to think.
The best thing you can do for the future of the world is to teach your children how to think.
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