My Kiddos & Zeitgeist

I just watched a documentary called called Zeitgeist (see the image and the link above). I've come to question a lot of things in the past decade or so. Things that I used to believe just because it was handed down to me by parents, by adults, by teachers, by our government…these are all now questioned. I watch the news knowing that it's slanted in one direction or another for various agendas. Do I wear a tin hat and think everyone's out to get me…no. I just wanted to bring to light this documentary because it blew my mind! Living outside what I call "The American Bubble" has given me quite a bit of insight into how America is viewed by the rest of the world, which has continued to open my mind.

The documentary is divided into three parts, religion, 9/11, and the Federal Reserve. I was glued to it for the entire film…well except for the introduction, which was quite long. I have to admit I fast forwarded through the 5 minutes of this introduction until the documentary actually started. Ironically it was my kids who brought the documentary to my attention. I guess they watched it with one of their friends and it kind of opened their minds as well. Their grandmother (their mother's mom) called me worried that the kiddos hated America and she didn't know what to do about it. I told her I'd check out the movie and have a talk with them. It took me a while, but on this Columbus Day holiday where I have the day off and have been lounging around the house…I decided to watch the film. I can see why they question everything about their whole outlook on life in America and our politicians.

I then spoke with my kiddos. I let them know there is nothing wrong with questioning things. There is nothing wrong in doing research. I let them know that America is indeed corrupt at all levels to some degree, but so are all the other countries…some more than others. America is controlled by big money, and greed drives almost everything. I also let them know that our standard of living is very good and they are lucky to have been born here. We are a lot better off than many other countries. For now they need to keep questioning and learning…this means yes, they have to keep going to public school!

I look forward to seeing how they grow up and the adults they turn into.