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To: WorldviewDad
our culture over all does not accept larger families

It gives us the opportunity to show our children what a real "counter-culture" looks like. One of the key points we like to make (in public, if possible ;-) is that many of our culture's "imperatives" are actually conscious choices about values and priorities. When most people say, "I couldn't have more children," they really mean, "I made the choice to value something else more."

I sometimes think that recognizing yourself as a person who is deciding priorities and making choices, rather than as a person who is the Victim of Mysterious Forces, is THE KEY to being a contributing person rather than a drone.

36 posted on 08/21/2010 10:23:23 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Maven of alcoholic beverage bargains!)
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To: Tax-chick
I sometimes think that recognizing yourself as a person who is deciding priorities and making choices, rather than as a person who is the Victim of Mysterious Forces, is THE KEY to being a contributing person rather than a drone.

Very well put. A great lesson to give your children. Thanks for sharing.

38 posted on 08/21/2010 10:35:27 AM PDT by Jack Black ( Whatever is left of American patriotism is now identical with counter-revolution.)
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To: Tax-chick
Amen

It is a matter of deciding priorities...and unfortunately most choose “stuff” over children.

God bless

41 posted on 08/21/2010 11:19:19 AM PDT by WorldviewDad (following God instead of culture)
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