"Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people." 2 Timothy 3:5

I've often wondered what makes Disney World the "right of passage" that it is. How did we create this? This day in age, if some guy decides he's going to start a park after a movie or two, he's going under for sure. Then again, this is a different time, a bigger world, yet a smaller one, too. What is it that makes strive to make the best out of a child's life? In everyday life, I am more likely to speak in a positive manner to a child rather than an adult. I think we all do that. Why? Why can't I be just as positive? Does it make me naive to engage in positivity? Then why push our children to be naive? Is it because, deep down, we hope they keep that light? At first I think we do and then we suddenly bear down on them at 18 or sometimes even younger. It is time to be "responsible," whatever that means. I think we have summed responsibility up to paying taxes, recognizing and vocalizing negativity, and reproducing to ensure the process is continued. Is it in our genes to make sure our race survives like this? What's it like to be cherished and protected for one thing growing up and then punished later? Sure, maturity levels differ, but I wouldn't say you're a mature adult just because the only way you know how to start a conversation is to complain about the weather. We should be humiliated that we have churned social activity into robotics. No wonder our kids are so confused. I guess we should just raise them in big beautiful corporate offices with the noise of stories of disappointments within the nine o clock news- stories to encourage you that you, good citizen, are living the right and "responsible" life. At least there would be consistency. If that's responsibility and reality, then count me out. I would rather raise my kids in the ghettos of Detroit actively listening to cries of help of those who have more to talk about than the weather or a confused criminal. Mind you, this is all written by a girl raised in private school and suburbia- the epitome of sheltered life, guided by all the "right" people. None of which were necessarily wrong in any way. But continuing that path definitely is not my calling anymore, so here's to discovering a more sustainable lifestyle!