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Yakk · 06-10-2004, 10:03 AM

Don't hold "bullshit" work up as something holy. But realize your father and your mother are probably out doing bullshit work every day. Your bed was paid for with bullshit work. Your clothes where paid for with bullshit work. Your diapers where paid for with bullshit work.

Was it as bullshit as the work you are doing? Maybe, maybe not. But realize that your parents have already invested the cost of a small house (at the least) in raising you. Enough for them to slack off for a year or two or more and not have to do any bullshit work.

To understand what you owe even bad parents, imagine working for 3 years at the job you are at. And not seeing a dime you earn, and not accepting food handouts from other people or shelter (including your parents).

First, work long enough to save up 3 years living expenses. Now, work for 3 years, giving every dime you earn to your parents. That is about what your parents gave up by choosing to raise you.

Could they be bad parents? Quite possibly. Could they be horrible parents? Ayep. Do you still owe them gratitude? Yes.

"Honour your Mother and your Father". It isn't just an empty religious commandment. It is a piece of advice that has survived for thousands of years, and still applies.

Edit: seplling

06-10-2004, 10:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Yakk Wehret Den Anfängen! Location: Ontario, Canada	Don't hold "bullshit" work up as something holy. But realize your father and your mother are probably out doing bullshit work every day. Your bed was paid for with bullshit work. Your clothes where paid for with bullshit work. Your diapers where paid for with bullshit work. Was it as bullshit as the work you are doing? Maybe, maybe not. But realize that your parents have already invested the cost of a small house (at the least) in raising you. Enough for them to slack off for a year or two or more and not have to do any bullshit work. To understand what you owe even bad parents, imagine working for 3 years at the job you are at. And not seeing a dime you earn, and not accepting food handouts from other people or shelter (including your parents). First, work long enough to save up 3 years living expenses. Now, work for 3 years, giving every dime you earn to your parents. That is about what your parents gave up by choosing to raise you. Could they be bad parents? Quite possibly. Could they be horrible parents? Ayep. Do you still owe them gratitude? Yes. "Honour your Mother and your Father". It isn't just an empty religious commandment. It is a piece of advice that has survived for thousands of years, and still applies. Edit: seplling __________________ Last edited by JHVH : 10-29-4004 BC at 09:00 PM. Reason: Time for a rest. Last edited by Yakk; 06-10-2004 at 10:33 AM..