tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1123849968205458438.post6819808091415637219..comments2023-10-25T12:07:00.274-04:00Comments on Footnotes and Commentary: Pearl HarborRolland G. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099817349797405854noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1123849968205458438.post-11074056164441137892010-12-07T14:16:08.358-05:002010-12-07T14:16:08.358-05:00You bring up an interesting dilemma about what to ...You bring up an interesting dilemma about what to shield our children from. At 17, I would not shield mine from anything, especially someone that had hatred towards a group he was at war with. Our own country instilled those prejudices in him in the process of making him a soldier, no doubt. Or at least reinforced them. It's a good talking point, and offering the opportunity to review prejudice and war and perceptions with any kid over about 12 or so would be something I would encourage, not thwart. My guess is that if you ask your son about it, he was thinking and talking about these issues long before you dropped your shield of protection. If not exposing our offspring at 17, when does one have those discussions? After you tell them about sex? 21 or so? LOL...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1123849968205458438.post-42100478661908831502010-12-07T14:09:43.073-05:002010-12-07T14:09:43.073-05:00You were a very good friend to this person by ackn...You were a very good friend to this person by acknowleding his "problem" and offering some good advice. Also, as a good father you thought about how that could affect your son. I am glad your friend finally came to terms with his feelings. Althought I can understand since he was there and probably lost a lot of buddies...they say "time heals all wounds"...that was just a wound that took a long time to heal. You helped him heal!!!<br /><br />I think it is wonderful when I see the ceremony at Pearl Harbor with the vets from both sides together in peace. And your friend has finally found that peace and will always remember you for it.Loreleinoreply@blogger.com