Why are we so afraid to make changes? Why are we so afraid to take steps necessary to make changes? Have we, as a society, become so self deprecating that we do not believe we can make a change in this world? Sometimes change isn't necessary. I am a firm believer that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!" But, by the same token, if it's broken, fix it! I understand that most of the time it is easier to just walk away and let someone else try to fix it. But, why? Why can't you be the one to fix it?
This is what my blog is about today. I am not pointing any fingers and I am not judging. If I post something that looks like I am referring to you, I may or may not be using you as an example. Don't jump to conclusions and don't be upset. I am not naming names or pointing anyone out specifically. My hope/goal is that if even just one person reads this and it encourages them to make a change instead of walk away, then I have made a small change myself.
There are several people that are choosing not to have children because of the "way the world is today". But, let's take a moment to think about this logic. If you don't want to have children because you don't care for children, don't have the finances or any other number of reasons, then you are probably making the right decision. But, to not have them because the world sucks, is truly the worst reason I can think of. There are plenty of people that should not be having children, but they are still bringing them into this world. Those children, despite the few lucky ones that are not negatively affected by their environment, are the ones that are ruining this world.
How can we fight against that if the good people that realize the world is in a terrible state have given up and won't have children? The problem isn't the world, it's the people in it! Think of the opportunity for this world that you are throwing away! You have the opportunity to make a difference in this world by increasing the number of good people in it! So, not only would you have the love and joy of your children, but, by raising them with good morals and noble character, you will have already made a difference in this world!
Writing this entry has made me remember another blog I wrote last year. I give my suggestions for making the world a little better, most of which involve how we are raising our children. Here is a link to that post.
