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by Maximus » Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:31 am
Spending 8 hrs a day in a highly dysfunctional, broken system we must not expect miracles. Kids are forcefully taught useless things, taught to not think outside the box and to be type A or type B. Life skills, accountability etc are In the form of humiliation via punishment.
Parents work long days and by the time everyone is together at the end of the day they're running back out the door to a sporting or organized activitiy. Kids don't know how to be 'bored' these days. Society has said bored kids get in trouble and are unhealthy. So to keep up with the Jones we hustle their ass from sun up to sun down and in all this hustle and bustle their identity is trying to be scrapped together with a nano second they are given to themselves each day. They aren't given down time to sort things out. They spend more time away from the family unit between school, work, activities and so on. It's complex living in the fast lane.
Most don't live on property and can't teach their kids firewood, chicken keeping, farm work etc. It's great that you've taken on this young man Bert, it's a great opportunity for him, although he may not appreciate the true value behind this for many years to come. Most people are employees, and can't just bring their kids to work and show them skills etc. WSIB, regulations etc etc. Red tape is everywhere. Farmer life is a different life than city life. It's just a reality.
There are many ways to exist and each way of life suits everyone and for the most part is a choice. Eat out, or buying prepared or partially prepared meals, condo living, etc. It's just how they chose to live and I'm not here to judge for any differences. For some, they don't see 'my way' as the right way. They see it is a whole lot of unnecessary work when you can just go and buy it for a whole lot less work and energy and usually cheaper. My way is a lot of work, I don't have the extra time most of my friends have, But that's my choice and my way.
I'm not making excuses but I'm just shedding light in hopes to lessen the judgement of our youth today and be seen from a different perspective. Joshs group of friends are great. A great mix of city and country living friends. These kids are all great outside of the the institution (school) and have goals and work jobs. Each one of them. (16-17 year olds). They all talk about how much they hate school and feel like it's a waste of time (typical I know but they have some valid points. They are missing key components to be a successful human). Josh is in grade 12, co-op first term, then has English next term and that's it. Although Josh has been working since he could walk, the co-op experience has been invaluable and is a great step into his future (he works for someone else). Most of his friends also do co-op but it's only offered in a trade.
We were all youth and a bunch of boobs at some point in our life, at least I can admit I was lol. I turned out ok. I have faith in our youth today even if they can't split wood. Most of them will figure it out when they are unleashed and allowed free thought without scrutiny.
Sheesh, teenage years suck and I wouldn't go back for a million years. For the record, I love our youth! They are starting to come into their own and the bravery set behind trying to figure out the rest of their life, well I have complete respect the process. Been there, scared the crap out of me.
Have a good day.
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Pet quality wheaten/blue wheaten ameraucanas, welsummers, barred rocks, light brown leghorns; Projects on the go: rhodebars, welbars
It's been a long couple of weeks waiting for a free day to make the drive! I haven't spent that much time on the 401 in years. It was awesome to meet Kathy and Martin and chat about birds, and despite the sneezing in the barn, neither of the turkeys have sneezed since. Both the birds are in great shape and I'm already in love with them - such nice looking birds. They're going to need some time to settle and I have to keep my crazy dogs away from them for a few days (the dogs just have a lot of energy and make a lot of noise). That tom can really fly! I thought my temporary wall was high enough, but he easily got on top of it twice before I got more wire out and started stapling. Though I mainly wanted these guys just to have around, I'm now really looking forward to hopefully getting some poults from them next year. Better order that bigger incubator! :D
