I see it with some members of my own extended family.
Even as a kid/teen/college student, when anything was brought up that questioned what I believed or raised to believe, I was always able to ask my parents, discuss it all with them. It was an ongoing conversation for as long as I can remember. What my parents taught me had far more influence on me than anything else.
I’m seeing it now with my own teens (all my kids actually). They hear something from their friends, or school, or on TV/movies, etc. and they’ll ask about it. We discuss it.
Also, I know there are parents who do all they can yet their kids still reject all or some of what they’ve been taught in the home. Even so, it’s not the job of anyone or anything else to teach them.
You are certainly correct. A parent can provide the basic foundation, but ultimately the child/adult will have to apply those concepts in every day life. Some do..some sadly don't.
People, both young and old, are subjected to outside influence...constantly. Since the biggest “constant” in a child's life is the parent (normally), that is where the biggest influence lies. If there is a great teacher, coach, religious leader or friend that offers positive influence..I think that is great. But I sure don't count on it these days.
On a brighter note..I went to one of the TEA parties. I was very encouraged by the number of young adults there. And the number of parents that brought their young children. We didn't lose ground overnight. It won't be regained overnight. Maybe these times we live in were created as a wake up call.
Keep fighting the good fight!!