I Worry (Rant #1 dated may 30th 2010)

Is it Normal to worry that I am giving my children too much, and not forcing them to do and learn basic life skills ?
That they may not have a concept of what hard work or labor entails and what its fruits are.
That cleaning and vacumming ,and washing and folding your clothes, and cooking are very important skills one must have.
That a fancy College education is not the Ultimate goal but just a means to achieve a more noble one: self-sufficiency,community service or making a difference while making your fortune.
That nobody is entitled to anything. Every ipod, MP3 player Wii ot Imac that one has equals to how many work hours.
That some child might have labored on that fancy hoodie your wearing.
That there is a world beyond private school, the movies and the mall.
That enjoying your family's company might be "lame" but it is essential because you never know what tomorrow brings and 18 is short and when you are a teenager it is shorter.
That tolerance of other people ideas,thinking outside the box and having an open mind is a good thing but it does not mean we have to compromise your morals and principles.
That you should always be wary of peoples motivations yet not to cynical that you don't trust anybody.
That taking care of your health is one of the most important habits you should develop.Get Enough sleep, party in moderation. Abusing anything causes wrinkles,shorthens your lifespan and clouds your judgement.
That having faith, being Patriotic, loving your family never is uncool and if somebody says otherwise they are Stupid Dorks.
That your self-respect and confidence is something nobody should be able to take away.
That one must be proud but not prideful.That being humble is indeed a virtue.
Have I reiterated enough that they are a very important part of the scheme of life but not the focal point and the world would never revolve around them.
Are they listening when I say less is more. That you can be sexy without revealing to much and modesty will never be unfashionable.
Have I nagged enough about the importance of frugality, that waste of resources is a sin a crime against man and nature and should be minimized.
That when you try to hard to be different it becomes mainstream.
That you should always be comfortable with your own company.
That you should be treated with respect and adored and you should never settle for less.
That right and wrong is a universal law and there are very clear lines drawn.That there are very few gray areas.
That appreciation of small things is more satisfying than the pursuit of large material objects.
That happiness is most achievable when you are helping others and this is a proven fact.
That if you are a good and loyal friend odds are you will have one or two or three or more.
Sigh...... the list is to long I wonder if my Mother worried the same about me.