Kids Need a Sense of History
As far as my kids are concerned, the 1980’s are the dark ages—anything that happened before their memories kicked in might as well be a fairy tale. But, as my kids approach voting age, the age of consent, and dip their toes into the land of adulthood, I realize how imperative it is that they get a grasp on what has gone before. I understand that passion for the “now” is one of the blessings of the young—but I also think that a sense of history is an important part of developing a perspective. I happened to walk in on … Continue reading