The Silent Generation’s loss of interest in having children really hits home with me (I was born in 1965). Virtually every comment my parents made about pregnancy and childbirth was negative, including complaints about overpopulation.
Yes, we were truly the unwanted generation. Now, having said that, my parents did want children and tried for several years before having me. I have a mixed parentage: Silent Dad, Boomer Mom. Dad was very traditional; Mom was not.
My parents definitely wanted my sister and me, and were very affectionate toward us. I suppose they were mostly going along with the cultural tide when they made those comments.
Charlie Kirk was martyred, for speaking the truth and spreading the Gospel. One wonders how someone who adamantly preached nonviolence was violently murdered. Turns out that’s not unusual, but it is cause
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything. And I don’t feel like I have a lot to add to this conversation that others more eloquent than me have already said. After
Imprecatory Psalms. You'll never hear them preached on Sunday mornings. It's dangerous. The sentiments sound selfish and vindictive to our Enlightened ears. Bring up this verse and this Psalm to any number
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The Silent Generation’s loss of interest in having children really hits home with me (I was born in 1965). Virtually every comment my parents made about pregnancy and childbirth was negative, including complaints about overpopulation.
Yes, we were truly the unwanted generation. Now, having said that, my parents did want children and tried for several years before having me. I have a mixed parentage: Silent Dad, Boomer Mom. Dad was very traditional; Mom was not.
My parents definitely wanted my sister and me, and were very affectionate toward us. I suppose they were mostly going along with the cultural tide when they made those comments.
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