-on July 4th-
As I put out the flag today, my attention returned to the recently released Four-Part Mini Series “The Adams Chronicles,” an excellent historically accurate depiction of the life of our second president John Adams. These DVDs are available at most public libraries along with another excellent biography, in written form, by David McCullough simply titled John Adams.
As I watched the mini-series, my four young children became increasingly interested in viewing it too! Soon, it was them bugging me, “Dad can we watch John Adams?” Opportunity was knocking!
Every so often, I have made it my agenda, to teach my four, ten years and younger, children some aspect of our Formative History. In February, we learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prior, we have learned about the Ana-Baptists of the 1600’s and Martin Luther of the Protestant Revolution! From these lessons, we have emerged as a family which knows its history: why we believe what we believe; how it happened; what was the problem that caused it to happen; and, why we need to protect, guard and promote the effect gained from what happened!
My firm belief is that history achieved becomes history lost if we fail to teach our children the lessons learned from history. We destine them to repeat the failures of history! This holiday season take the opportunity to delve into history and to teach your children. Check out a book on the writings of James Madison or Thomas Jefferson. Rent the mini-series Adams Chronicles. Go to the library and get a book on the Constitution! Make it a family event. Make it fun, with points and awards for question and answer time! Teach your children history. Otherwise, history is destined to be lost!
Big Daddy
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