The Civil Disobedience of Raising a Family

The Civil Disobedience of Raising a Family
Teaching children how to restrain their own desires and to put others first might well go against societal trends these days. Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock
Annie Holmquist
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In case you haven’t noticed, times have changed, and somehow, those who hold to traditional societal norms have become the new face of counterculturalism. As this is unfamiliar territory to those on the traditional end of the spectrum, a few lessons are needed on how to live up to this new moniker. One of those lessons is how to engage in civil disobedience.

If you’re like me, the phrase “civil disobedience” conjures up images of bra-burning hippies protesting Vietnam and demanding that society “make love, not war.” But in a world where up has become down and good has become evil, civil disobedience no longer means that we must take to the streets and chain ourselves to some inanimate object.

Annie Holmquist
Annie Holmquist
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Annie Holmquist is a cultural commentator hailing from America's heartland who loves classic books, architecture, music, and values. Her writings can be found at Annie’s Attic on Substack.
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