[yorkiemom]

As stewards of our freedom and our offsprings future, we need to take measures that will ensure they have the same opportunities we have had.

Instead, the government is ensuring they will be debtors. I don't know how many today are willing to sacrifice one thing for their children, as their own parents sacrificed for them. Those raising children today have a completely different mindset. (From being spoiled by parents that did the sacrificing - and a school system and government that tells them they are 'entitled')

[bondserv]

Thanks for your comments and unfortunately to often true.

Raising two children, I know how much easier it is to give than to require. My wife and I have tried as often as possible to teach our children that their choices have consequences and more importantly to allow the full brunt of the consequences to impact them.

It is very hard when everyone is so busy just trying to get things done, to make the time and spend the energy on what is right regarding instilling good character.

The battles have often been heated and drawn out, but the kids are going away knowing that it is worth fighting for what is right. Not perfect, but the best we could do. Hoping our kids carry on the tradition.