That you, brother?

For context… do you have kids?

Isn’t it? I heard this quote as a child (middle school) when listening to this book on tape during school commutes.

I suppose it is seared into my mind because hearing it was akin to watching a movie with your parents and there is an unexpected sex scene.

Quote feels out of context with the rest of the book, which tried to paint a picture of America during the time the author worked on the show “On The Road”

I agree no one should be obligated to entertain fascists. I disagree that one ever stops having the responsibility of being a parent and I prioritize that above all else in this context.

(There is no universal truth, your right for you and my right for me can diverge)

“When you get to be my age, sonny, all you ever think about are the women you could have gone to bed with and didn’t.” - A Life On The Road. Charles Kuralt. p.250

Edit: not assuming any genders…Just preserving the quote.

I think this depends on the relationship.

My father is the one that slid fascist. My approach with him is similar to what you describe.

If it were my child I would feel a responsibility to try to help them find the right path.

Exactly. None of this is incompatible with having children. Children are incompatible with you.

Good decision not having kids.

Ah. It’s a you thing. Not a kids thing. Got it.

That is awesome. But how is this incompatible with kids?

Sounds awesome. What do you do?

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