Does Innocence Just End Or Erode Away Gradually?
(Kids • )
Up until last night my 8-year-old boy’s biggest inner conflict probably had to do with his unconfirmed but strong suspicions over the state of Santa Clause’s existence.
Those of you who think parenting is easy if you just apply the basic tenets of canine training might have – like me – been proud to note your young son voluntarily sitting down next to you to actually listen and observe as the president gave a portion of his State of the Union address.
Then, Obama says, “This year I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are.” And your boy, who up until now only thought of “gay” as meaning “fairly happy,” specifically wants to know why not one member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff clapped or even smiled when the president made that statement.
Which, do you think, is the most appropriate dog command for that particular situation?
→ B.Dunn, Jan 28, 2010, 07 08 am
I noticed, like your son, that the Joint Chef’s sat like cardboard cut outs. Eh Gads.
Nice blog. Nice work on Juanita Jean’s site, too.
— Janet Jan 29, 11:49 am #
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Sit, stay, or heel. Now when he asks you what gay means, that will be an interesting moment.
— Dick Stanley Feb 4, 09:28 pm #
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