This is Definitely Going on my Winter Reading List

[BassDawg]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

wow dawg, this the first post you've made that made sense to me and I agree with (except for the religoisy stuff, but Im ok with it)! Especially the part about Dads as bumbling fools on tv.
All is not lost though, there are plenty sign of hope - its us. We've got to keep this alive. I've reccomended this book before - Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. Written by a woman family councelor and detail all the benefits that being a true man bring to your daughters. its important stuff.

thanks, RIJIMMY~~~

and i totally agree with your thoughts that WE are the hope, and that all is NOT lost. my commentary was more to the recognition of the way this nation is heading as a whole,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

that book by the counselor is an excellent book that is on my shelf and will get a read this Winter, for sure. one of the best ways to combat this current cultural debilitation is to be STRONG in the home with both Mom and Dad working together. THANKFULLY, my bride is on board with selective media interaction for our girl, we are vigilant in teaching her how to lose with grace and how to win with humility, and we have been blessed with a young lady who appears to "get it" and is happy to work for what she desires.

sadly, there is a growing force in our population that wants everything handed to them, NOW, as they approach Life with an exagerrated Sense of Entitlement, ie "I breathe, therefore I am THA Man!!". when coupled with a philosophical blackhole that spates the mantras of victimization and zero accountability for one's OWN actions, it is no wonder that our youth seem "rudderless" and look more like farts in a tornado than the power behind the storm.

truly, the onus is upon US as men, fathers, sons, and brothers to model for them what it means to be a Man,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and we WILL prevail. an excellent place to start, imho, is by keeping traditions like fishing, camping, and craftsmanship ALIVE, teaching core values to our children, and encouraging them to use wisely their power of choice.