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We must re-acknowledge and respect the role of parents and the wisdom of elders so that we can affect authentic, lasting, positive change in our society.> The 1950s brought programming to America’s living rooms that revered parents, especially fathers, in TV shows like “Father Knows Best,” “Make Room for Daddy,” and “Ozzie and Harriet.” The same decade simultaneously engineered the American teenager, ushered in the exaltation of “youth culture” in music and film, and eroded the reverence of parents and elders. Over the last 70 years, the glorification of youth-centric culture has exacerbated the degradation of parental honor. Hollywood sought...

I've just come back from a three week vacation to Canada. British Columbia and Alberta, to be precise. Just a couple of thoughts, that I imagined Freepers may like to discuss. Before I go any further. Canada is an AMAZINGLY beautiful country. Quite jaw-dropping in the spectacular nature of its awe-inspiring beauty. A place where 'back to nature' sits on your doorstep. Beauty personified. (Not only in it's natural state, but also in it's people). And what I learned... I was in BC and Alberta. Both places are very, heavily populated by trees. I learned from a BC resident that...