What’s the Big 4th of July Party About Anyway?
July 3, 2008 at 6:22 am | In Families, Mothers, children, dads, moms, parents | Leave a CommentTags: 4th of July, Add new tag, freedom, gem parenting, GEMs of Wisdom, Independance, parent coaching, Parent Education, parent support groups, parenting blogs, parents
Independence day is all about the big party. And just what is the big party all about? Summer fun, being together as a family, watching the fireworks, and all those good barbeque happenings.
But why and when did this big party really start? Well, it wasn’t when they signed the Declaration of Independence. It was after a bunch of wars and restarts to our government.
It was after a long time and lots of hard changes of how people thought about themselves. Two hundred years ago most people were not able to understand that they were truly entitled to freedom. That the pursuit of happiness was everyone’s right. They believed that they were in this life and station by birth. That there were not many options available to them or most anyone they knew.
We have come such a long way. Now it seems most natural that we can pursue happiness and of course we are entitled to our freedom.
Unfortunately, we have gone too far. We now think we are entitled to happiness, and freedom is a basic need, like food, water, and shelter.
These are not basic to being alive. It is your privilege and responsibility to own these rights that are ours as Americans.
You have two ways to do this:
First, with your kids, teach and guide them to cherish their independence and ability to pursue their happiness. This is such a great treasure we often over look it as parents.
Second, no matter what your political views are, take the weekend to honor your country. Let your heart and mind find the joy of being an American. Fill your soul with replenishing freedom.
And then when you are involved with the big birthday party you can really understand and celebrate with your whole self.
Have a great weekend.
Grace
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