I really have to write a paper, but I’ll make a quick entry just to keep myself happy…

Just had a discussion with E and W over some good lasagna about the role of parenting and the ability for one to be responsible for their situation in society. Sounds rather complex, and it is…especially when you hash it out at the level of detail (or non-detail) that we try to reach.

I won’t tell who was on what side of the issue, but will say that these types of discussions do come up quite often in our house, and E and I tend to share opinions, while W seems to counter our thoughts…or perhaps we’re countering his thoughts…whatever. Often it may come off as if E and I are attacking W, but I hope he does not feel this is the case. I respect his viewpoints…well, that might be taking it a bit far…I respect the fact that he thinks about his viewpoints and considers those of others, at least to a point. The goal of these conversations is not agreement, at least I don’t think, and so we’re accomplishing our goal. In the end, if we all agreed on everything, this world would not be a very interesting place, so it’s definitely important to listen to others…even if you don’t like what they’re saying.