Oh yes!!!
You’re right. We fight for them. I have two of mine here with me; ages 10 1/2 (recall when half years really mattered?) and almost 15 (both girls). They watch Glenn Beck. They “get it.” They don’t want to study hard only to become employees of the state.
Empty nest here and grandparents of two sweet little girls. Ours are 27, 26 and 21. And all on their own. I’m very proud of them.