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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;RickieB, post: 906695, member: 2486&quot;]cpm9ball:</p><p><br /></p><p>Technology sure has come a long long way, no doubt.</p><p>Growing up as a family abandoned by their Father in the early 60&#039;s gave rise to learning the hard way. My only route to college was through the United States Marine Corps in which I proudly served. I have fought my way through many battles in civilian life and have overcome many obstacles as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Today, my son of 8 yrs old sits at the Table with me as we go over Math, Science, Reading and Spelling the old fashioned way..no calculators, no Internet..he is developing the ability to calculate in his mind and understands the concepts of which he is being instructed. I too believe in learning the ground rules and once that solid foundation is built, then introduction to modern technology will come into play.</p><p><br /></p><p>Working in the niche field of Pharmaceutical Research and Development it simply amazes me to see the technology that will cure so many diseases one day on the forefront. I feel as though a blessing has been placed within my life at times to be a part of this.</p><p><br /></p><p>So cpm9ball, while I agree with some (most) of what you are saying, technology has it&#039;s place within our culture/society, I can only hope to be the best Parent that I can be and teach my child values and honesty and the concept of working smart toward a life less complex than my own.</p><p><br /></p><p>For all children, the structure must come from the family, the Parent, the one&#039;s that influence and guide a child&#039;s development. It is not easy and I commend all the Parents out there who uphold these values, principals and morals so many of our off spring seem to have forgotten.</p><p><br /></p><p>Semper Fidelis;</p><p><br /></p><p>RickieB[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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