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Date Posted: 2024-10-12 11:09:14
Author: Tim
Subject: Re: My son's philosophical moment
In reply to: Anita 's message, "Re: My son's philosophical moment" on 2024-10-08 12:22:53

>Another dialog I had with my son today:
>"I found that I don't need shoes, I can go barefoot
>all year and that means I can do it forever!"
>To which I replied "Want to turn your barefoot
>childhood into a barefoot life then? That depends a
>lot on your later job and employer though."
>"But I can be a freelancer. I'll be my own boss and
>then nobody can force me!"
>I wished him good luck and told him it can be risky
>but also more rewarding. I certainly support my son's
>ideas of freedom and independence, later we will have
>to talk more about how to avoid becoming dependent
>without the benefits of employment as a freelancer.
>He's going to spend more years in school and education
>first.

Wonderful! I am so happy for him. It is something special when young people realize what makes them happy and how to feel good about themselves. Hopefully, he will proudly carry that barefooting spirit forever. Allowing him to discover barefoot living for himself makes it so much more meaningful.

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  • Re: My son's philosophical moment -- Deodand, 2024-10-20 07:26:52
  • Re: My son's philosophical moment -- Anita, 2024-10-20 15:26:16
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