To say I was amused would be to sound a bit heartless, intolerant and unsympathetic. I am really not. However, I am constantly bombarded by — excuse the expression — leftists and liberals who moan the fact that their little not-so-immature son or daughter has run off and joined the army. In their minds, Greenpeace has just lost another foot soldier.
What did they expect? (link)
Part of the problem is that many parents — particularly mothers — do not realize that they can’t change who their children are inside just by the strength of a mother’s will. Biologically & from an evolutionary point of view, children are the product of their genetic history. They are descended from survivors, people of achievement — and yes — warriors. Now-a-days we can discover our genetic heritage… the little boy sitting next to you singing ‘kumbaya’ may be a direct descendant of Attila the hun!
Now why is it that some mothers think they can change all of that by forcing their munchkins to play mindless soccer, admonish them with ‘use your words and not your fists’ and drug up their boys if they attend school NOT acting like little girls?
Clearly these women are not thinking honestly…. but their children now are.
Dad’s Take:
We live in an increasingly competitive world and our children must be supported if they are going to have a chance at thriving in it. Every child has many talents and we must help them find, recognize then develop their unique and very individual skills. If you succeed, any occupation — they desire and train toward — can be wonderful… whether it be a scientist, artist, musician, athlete, scholar, linguist, academic, business or even a warrior. They key is to find something your child enjoys… and then back them up with time, energy and resources.
Mom, the goal is to help your child be happy… not make YOUR life less stressful.
Roger Freberg