My kid was listening to music I don't like, arguing with me about history,

[NNadir]

telling me that I don't understand him, and using words and terms the meaning of which I don't know.

This is a great life!

I'm so proud of him. This is what I have lived for.

I wish my old man and my mother were here to see it. They'd have a hell of a great time and we'd all be on the floor rolling with laughter.

[Shakespeare]

1. I was 99% sure that when I clicked on this, the body of your message would simply say:

"So, I shot him."

:rofl:

You sound like you have the patience of a saint. :patriot:

[NNadir]

2. No patience involved. All I ever wanted was a young man who could think for himself.

I got exactly what I hoped for.

He structures a damn good argument.

[704wipes]

3. kid here who was presenting some of Blaise Pascals philosophy

and upsetting mother in re some of the religious items... I was like good job !!
At least you are reading some philosophy and thinking critically AND able to present it to others.

[Shakespeare]

7. I'm just teasing you.

He sounds like a great kid. :thumbsup:

[NNadir]

8. Thanks.

I love my family.

I can't imagine I did anything good enough ever to deserve any of them.

[av8rdave]

4. good on him!

You done good!

[AlCzervik]

5. Nice!

i feel the same way about my kid, my mom would have loved the flame war we had about Lincoln and she's into German Techno god help me.

[suninvited]

6. Way to go.

tell me what you feel takes on a whole new meaning with children.

Listen and learn.