I was thinking today about Brennon growing up in this crazy mixed up world we live in...and it kind of put the parent's fear of God in me. I mean I am not a paranoid person (I think?) and I don't fear what's around every corner - but I already worry for my son. Life centers around choices for the individual. That is what God left us with..unfortunately. I hope he makes good choices and heeds the guidance of his parents. It is a unique position to be in - now that my life has been lived with the ultimate goal of complete freedom and independence. That is what an individual strives for, but when you have a child, you seriously want to limit that freedom and independence. Now we have discussed, as rational parents do, that our children should experience 'worldly' things. Honestly, is there really any other alternative? Part of me wants to shield him from all of these worldly things that the Bible so adamantly warns us about. It's as if my conservative meter runs sky high when it comes to my child. Of course he is a baby right now, and later on I may mellow out a bit, who knows? Part of me wants to be optimistic about the future. Brennon could be part of the solution in this world, someone who cares about the earth, curing diseases and helping mankind. As a parent, I should instill that belief in him - instead of fear and pessimism. Anyway, we shall see how he turns out - and I am hopeful that he will become the strong, good, helpful member of society that we will raise him to be.