Posted by kazoo on July 12, 2000, at 23:37:34
In reply to Question » kazoo, posted by Kath on July 12, 2000, at 15:45:49
> Hi Kazoo - What do you mean by "but the fruit don't fall far from the tree." ?
> Kath^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Greetings to Kath:The expression is an extended metaphor meaning children ("fruit") imitate and learn
from their parents (the "tree"), in both the positive and negative.If change is needed in children today, then it would be judicious to start with the parents
first."Spare the rod, spoil the child" could land you in jail today if taken to the extreme, so what's
the answer? There's nothing like starting all over, and using common sense.Also, education is the key. Spiritual growth is another within the parameters of a secular society.
The bane of society? Television, specifically the FOX network.
This stuff is so axiomatic ... pardon my soap box.
kazoo
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