They had the opinion because of how I have always been truthful and never misled them that if Dad said it, that it was always going to be true. Inside I was honored they felt that way, but I was angry because I did not raise them that way. I raised them to question everything, to trust themselves but to dig for answers, and to take nothing at face value even if I said it because I find myself wrong at times too because I'm human and sources aren't always correct.
I told them they were better than that. They were smarter than that. And they owed themselves more than that. They were taken back because they though I would just feel flattered, and I did, but this world is not about flattery and never should they take the lazy way and not seek to validate information they are told. I always try to share my logic, share my knowledge, and help lead them to information as I find new evidence of media lies, government lies, corporate lies, etc., but I don't like anyone to take what I say as true. I want them to listen, then go off and trust but verify.
Life is about validating truths. Science is not taking for granted. It is about testing, challenging, re-thinking, coming from different thought processes, and new ideas.
My kids are deeply based. I'm so proud of them. But I want this one more thing out of them. They're all adults. I just want them to even challenge what I say. I would never steer them wrong, but if they'll even challenge and verify what I say, nobody can ever mislead them. And they'll have proven what they believe from me as fact. Proud dad moment.
As well you should be! Good job, dad. I, too have raised a daughter to never just accept what she is told. Trust but verify. So sad that there are way too many in the next couple of generations after us that are far too trusting of the media, the scientific community, and the government. I pray that they, too will soon see the truth of what our country has become before it is too late. love&light
Amen!! It's too easy to accept things at face value. Verification is key. These young folks are proving there is hope!!
You are absolutely and unequivocally wrong. Nothing you said is at all true or have been verified. I will not take your post at face value, but rather, I will verify via my internal command center.
Is there room for a fifth?
C'mon over, fren. Well, you learn. -Yoda
There’s a good papa!
Thank you!! So proud of all of them.
Congrats on your accoplishment in raising your kids right.
And yeah, I challenge all my kids to do their own research too. Now they show me stuff I might've missed!
It's a wonderful thing to have such based kids, isn't it?
It absolutely is. What a blessing. God wins in the end, my friend! Good job to you as well.
We’re kind of taught that in school- if it’s in the text book, then it’s true. I’d never thought about it until I heard a pastor on the radio years ago say that (I’m paraphrasing and remembering the best I can) if we read it in the Bible then it’s tall tales, fake accounts, question it, doubt it; but whatever we read in our science books or history books is automatically taken as fact without question.
Of course I’m referring to “we” as in the general population 🤓
Yeah, the "scientists" like to trust their book and hate our book.
I see their point, but they have yet to disprove a creator so....
Yes. God created everything, so I love science, I love asking questions. If there is something I don’t quite understand in the Bible or any other book, I research.
It’s kinda funny that people only seem to have automatic walls up for the Word but will easily believe anything else. (The Bible tells us this, they’re blinded)
The Bible is truth and can stand up to the doubt and questioning, the truth always welcomes research.
They are in love with the creation and dismiss the Creator.
Be like the Bereans.
before my dad passed early 2020 he said that to me in so many words...that I'd be okay in life and that he left the right Son in charge of everything and to be on watch over our family. when I read this I felt my dad
well done sir, you're what the world needs.
MAGA4EVA
Thank you. My heart is happy reading this. Stay well, fren.
Another lesson from good ole Dad 😉❤️
you're a cool dad. and they def know that
I'm also the dad that threatened to dance in front of their friends if they acted up, so there's that... hahaha
hah! even better. my dad still dresses up as the new years baby at their party so i am familiar with this threat coming true.
Good stuff dad! “Test all things; hold fast to what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.” Thessalonians 5:21-22
Thanks, Fren!
At times my daughter has said "I believe you." when I've told her things. I always tell her no, she should not simply believe me. She should look at the information, think critically, and decide what she thinks for herself.
For sure. I know that feeling well.