When Is The Last Time You Engaged A Younger Person In A Profound Conversation?

by thepastord Posted 2012/05/04 13:02:05

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Zervur 2012/05/04 23:03:36

Not as much as I should.......

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Last year, My friend had me explain Descartes' dream conjecture and Evil Demon Conjecture to his daughter. that is the one and only time I can recall.

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METALheadMom 2012/05/04 17:23:57

None of the above

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Almost daily. My daughters (30,17, and16) and their friends all are incredibly inquisitive, and love nothing more than getting into deep discussions with me. Wow - just as I'm typing this, 'Toria walked in the door to talk with me.

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thepastord to METALhe... 2012/05/04 20:15:15

Cool!

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TheMadChameleon 2012/05/04 14:16:46

Not as much as I should.......

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Mostly because I do not spend much time around people much younger than me. I'm a freshman in college, so most of the people I interact with are my age or older. I'd not be against it though--I always appreciated it when older people took me seriously as a child/young teen, and I think that some of the most profound conversations I have ever had took place between me and my grandmother at that age.

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rand 2012/05/04 14:01:38

None of the above

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The last time I was with my daughter.

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Panloker 2012/05/04 13:20:06

None of the above

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Every day. My 13 year old is a very deep thinker and really mature and intelligent for her age, she don't think and speak like most other kids her age. She would much rather speak about philosophy, politics, world issues etc etc rather than the subjects other 13 year olds like to speak of. We have some very profound and interesting conversations, however we often don't see eye to eye on a lot of topics and and I end up finding myself upset and frustrated, but her being the patient one can just laugh at my reactions, Guess that makes her a better person than myself. but yeah, we have some pretty good conversations.

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thepastord to Panloker 2012/05/04 13:37:58

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Interesting thoughts.... When you say, "We don't see eye to eye", are you taking the time to consider her perception? Do you become frustrated because you are unable to persuade her to adapt to your mind set?

I am not asking these questions in a judging manner, more of a "self Exploration", as to why/where the frustration is coming from? Is her "Eye to Eye" perspective something that is harmful, lacking moral value, etc? I think sometimes, you just have to explore their thought pattern. Look at a bigger picture. Adults tend to see a one way road, and kids/teens see trails............. lol

Many times, I have had situations like that with my daughter or kids in the neighborhood, and I'll just throw something else out there........ Kind of like, "Plant The Seed", throw a little water on it. Lots of times, down the road, the same area of discussion will come up and their scope of thought will change a bit or entirely...........

I am glad you pout yourself out there!

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Panloker to thepastord 2012/05/04 16:57:15

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Basically because I am unable to persuade her because I cant adapt her mind set. She seems to have become a atheist and I worry a lot, probablly obsess over it, I know she has her god given right to choose to believe what she chooses to believe in, but I can't help how I feel and am having trouble accepting it. But that is basically the only topic we are not seeing eye to eye on and I am trying my hardest to leave her alone about it. I do understand that forcing my beliefs is bad parenting on my behalf and I am trying to improve and I think I have in many ways. Thanks for your imput.

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thepastord to Panloker 2012/05/04 20:32:44

Happens with a lot of young people........... Many grow up in Christian value/believing families. but I think they get to a point where they are just "Questioning the Existence of God"................. I think most really do believe there is a God/Creator, they are just get sucked into the ~Where is the proof scenario~. There will usually end up bining something that happens to them in a real personal/private way that will solidify it for them. It just isn't something that someone can do/give them in a concrete manner. I would just continue to plant little seeds of wisdom and throw your water on them.

My own daughter has had issues herself. I don't dwell on any given perspective. She is "Brilliant" accepted at the University of Florida Honors Program. Only 500 out of 6,500 kids get in. Got accepted at MIT/Emory etc... Sometimes we watch the Science Channel, they have a Quantum Physics show that is very interesting. She is a strong supporter of Stem Cell Research as well. I have found that many of these "Highly Intelligent" type kids, just have their mind wired a bit differently. They are thinking/seeing things from a perspective that warrants constant QUESTIONS about everything. To find the answers to what they will be dealing with in this world, they have to be that way. I fi...

Happens with a lot of young people........... Many grow up in Christian value/believing families. but I think they get to a point where they are just "Questioning the Existence of God"................. I think most really do believe there is a God/Creator, they are just get sucked into the ~Where is the proof scenario~. There will usually end up bining something that happens to them in a real personal/private way that will solidify it for them. It just isn't something that someone can do/give them in a concrete manner. I would just continue to plant little seeds of wisdom and throw your water on them.

My own daughter has had issues herself. I don't dwell on any given perspective. She is "Brilliant" accepted at the University of Florida Honors Program. Only 500 out of 6,500 kids get in. Got accepted at MIT/Emory etc... Sometimes we watch the Science Channel, they have a Quantum Physics show that is very interesting. She is a strong supporter of Stem Cell Research as well. I have found that many of these "Highly Intelligent" type kids, just have their mind wired a bit differently. They are thinking/seeing things from a perspective that warrants constant QUESTIONS about everything. To find the answers to what they will be dealing with in this world, they have to be that way. I figure, as long as she believes there is something bigger and greater than mankind everything will work out.

If she ask you anything in a spiritual way, I would just present your thoughts, maybe give a example. Then be very matter of fact about your association with the topic at hand. I have found when I do that with my daughter, she perceives it better, because there is no forced attachment of what I expect her response to be. :+)

Feel free to personal message me if you would like to kick anything around...........
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Pat 2012/05/04 13:14:03

Not as much as I should.......

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Not sure how young you mean. I engage in conversations with my kids but they are adults now. Don't have any teens in my life right now.

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thepastord to Pat 2012/05/04 13:15:53

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Sometimes opportunities can present themselves.............

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GoodEncounter 2012/05/04 13:13:39

None of the above

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Daily. I work with a lot of "younger people" and I have great conversations with them. And I have a lot of "younger people" as friends and we have a lot of profound conversations.

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thepastord to GoodEnc... 2012/05/04 13:16:14

Glad to hear it!

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EllaBella 2012/05/04 13:07:21

None of the above

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Since my children are all in their 20s and since my house was always the hangout house, I have frequently and hope to always continue to engage in conversations with younger people.

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thepastord to EllaBella 2012/05/04 13:14:43

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Big thank you! I'm the pastor in the neighborhood, and the kids are always at my house............... They sit around and talk about all kinds of stuff. I am not judgmental so they don't worry about the topics.

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EllaBella to thepastord 2012/05/04 13:22:15

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it's good that you aren't judgmental of them; if you let children think and express themselves openly they will generally develop very intelligent ideas - but you have to let them work through things. Have a great day!

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thepastord to EllaBella 2012/05/04 13:41:52

Thank you! A nice weekend for you my dear! :+)

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