As for rudeness and example-setting for one’s children, Eaker’s kids are blessed to have him for a Dad.
That may be. But in reading his history of posts, if he talks to or in front of his children the way he talks to posters here, I'm not impressed. I grew up with a father like that and I'm glad to say that I didn't learn that trait from him.
I save my label of "honorable" to bigger issues than defending someone over their educational preferences. If you want to use that word though, that's fine, Twink. It was the decent thing to do, I would say. :~)
I completely agree with your first paragraph. It’s always best to ignore rude people. I have a tough time doing that but then again, I’m rude sometimes too.
Obviously, I don’t agree with your second paragraph. I don’t have to read his history of posts to know he’s a good man. And, he’s never talked to me in any way but respectful. That counts for tons.
As for talking to posters the way we talk to our kids, well, I have 4 kids and it’s different than the way I talk to my kids and the way I post here. I figure I’m talking to adults here, not my kids. Then again, I’m pretty raw with my kids too.
I grew up with a Dad who was a WWII vet, firefighter, real man. He was rough in a way but the most gentle man, Dad, husband. But the guy could protect his family.
I’m not defending Eaker or anyone else over educational preferences. I didn’t label him as honorable for educational reasons. Eaker is an honorable man. His posts show that.
He’s a real man, as his posts here have shown. He took up for someone who was slammed. And, that’s minor compared to the way the man lives his life.
My Dad was a rough guy, rough around the edges type guy. WWII Vet, firefighter, etc. But the most gentle person, great husband and father.
He was an honorable man. Eaker is too. My husband is one, too. I don’t say that about many.