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Whipped - 200 years ago I would teach my kids on how to care for the horse. Yup horse are particular beasts and yes they can be dangerous. Today I teach my son to drive. The skill set and awearness required in driving a car v. riding a horse is completely different. The level of concentration is completely different. More opportunity to fail in a car than a horse.
The analogy is simple to understand yet is a reflection of the times. Kids today have several 'advantages' to fail - more access, more money, more variety, and more communication - yes more communication.
So those of you with kiddos, how often do you think 'Man! If I had the ______ that kids have today....'
And yet has parenting really changed to meet the times?
And for what it's worth, the seal on the drug kit hasn't been broken yet, prolly won't. But it's no different than my old man knowing the level of the Vodka bottle my Mom counting her ciggs.
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