Quote Originally Posted by geonagual
Right on. I read your post after I posted mine.
Like your views on parenting.

Listen to this...
My kids were the only ones in kindergarden who knew the Santa Claus, Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny were FAKES. I told them the truth. I just couldnt pretend.
My kids asked me, "why the Easter Bunny hides her eggs?"
I told my kids the truth as well. I told them that the Easter bunny hid her eggs because she didnt want anyone to know she was fucking chickens.
JK.
The truth is that i never encouraged my kids to believe in such capitalist nonsense. I tell them that we live in a society that is constantly targeting its population to get them to become "consumers"
I always encouraged my kids to Volunteer. Thats the best gift of all.
I believe that i took the time to teach my kids what was important to me.
I always took the time to listen to what's important to them. Only then could a legitimate debate occur.
My wife died in 1989 and raising two kids and being on the road a lot wasnt easy. I know that my views arent shared with many, but then again, they werent intended to be. I dont want to see through my neighbors eyes and make my decisions based on what they see. I want a neighbor that allows me the freedom to be an independent thinker. Not one that critisizes me because i choose to live "differently". Thats what a free society is. Unless my neighbor is being abusive to his/her family/pets/me and my family, then how they live is really none of my buisness.

dai*ma:stoned: