This just in: My daughters are getting older.
As my girls were growing up, there would be occasional arguments, "discussions", etc... with each other over things like:
- clothes
- who rides shotgun
- borrowed jewelry or shoes not returned
- controls of the remote
- favorites athlete, team, or sport
- computer time
- dad is cooler than mom
- meals
- items to buy at the grocery store
The other night two of my daughters were discussing global warming and whether Al Gore won the Nobel Peace Price for what he did or for what he represents. They were not in agreement. I listened from the other room as each articulately made their point.
As a dad, I am proud that my daughters have grown up to be critical thinkers and take very little at face value. I have tried to teach them that most issues are complex, to recognize talking points and spin and focus on what is not being said.
Good job girls!
LOL!!! Dad is cooler than mom!!lol...
This is one of my goals as well, to create in my daughters the ability to critically think! Way to go!
Posted by: Big Daddy | October 17, 2007 at 11:44 AM
Good job, Dad - aka Pastor Rob. By the way, isn't Al donating the money he won back to the company he owns?
Posted by: Author | October 18, 2007 at 10:28 AM