” You are thoughtful, indeed “
More ‘old’ than ‘thoughtful’, probably....
I compare/contrast the joys of my childhood (not affluent) with the absolute grimness that I observe in the world around me today — and I shudder.....
You are certainly wise.
I don’t think we disagree on this issue.
You are a good man and your points are well-taken. I mean that sincerely.
I may do a follow-up to this at some point focusing more on parenting today - which is a slightly more touchy subject, of course. I hate to sound preachy, because we all have our own ways of parenting.
I need to tread lightly there.
Many thanks!!