My cousin has just had a baby so I am constantly exposed to the subsequent baby talk. I have never been a fan of speaking to babies in that way, for me it almost seems unjustifiable. If babies do not understand, then why are you speaking to them like that? Surely they are human beings like the rest of us? It is the same as when children ask the "hard" questions, is it really necessary to dumb down the answers in the effort to get the child to understand or would it be better just to tell the truth and let your child make the conclusions for themselves?
It is extremely interesting to see how children turn out in the end. I have been friends with countless individuals who were just like me 15 years ago but are now, as many would consider "off the rails". In my opinion it often has much to do with the parents and not the children. Perhaps leaving children the opportunity to think is not a bad thing. Children are far smarter than they appear.
Another topic came up yesterday that left me feeling a little bleak about the world. Often individuals are judged on their primary beliefs because that is seen to be an indicaton of the person as a whole. I would rather that people did not assume that I was a bad person because I am not religious. I would rather leave that up to them to determine through getting to actually know me. I am willing to give you a fair chance if you are willing to give me one.
I should say that I distinguish between religion and belief in evolution. I find that they are mutually exclusive. I suppose at least that is how I justify it :), otherwise I would seem like a bit of a hypocrite.
Orienteering starts tomorrow, I am really looking forward to it!
It is extremely interesting to see how children turn out in the end. I have been friends with countless individuals who were just like me 15 years ago but are now, as many would consider "off the rails". In my opinion it often has much to do with the parents and not the children. Perhaps leaving children the opportunity to think is not a bad thing. Children are far smarter than they appear.
Another topic came up yesterday that left me feeling a little bleak about the world. Often individuals are judged on their primary beliefs because that is seen to be an indicaton of the person as a whole. I would rather that people did not assume that I was a bad person because I am not religious. I would rather leave that up to them to determine through getting to actually know me. I am willing to give you a fair chance if you are willing to give me one.
I should say that I distinguish between religion and belief in evolution. I find that they are mutually exclusive. I suppose at least that is how I justify it :), otherwise I would seem like a bit of a hypocrite.
Orienteering starts tomorrow, I am really looking forward to it!
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