[–] clamhurt_legbeard ago
His showing us they kill was to learn the seriousness, not become scared. We were never scared of guns, we respected guns.
It's the difference between being scolded for for pulling a dog's tail and being made to fear all dogs.
I feel learning respect for what your parents say is a better tactic than relying on fear.
I've been at this father thing for over a month!
[–] Native 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I understand you’re a father now, and I also believe you are over thinking this.
My guess is you were taught to respect guns at an age where you could understand what they are under 3 year olds don’t understand why hot stoves and electrical sockets are dangerous. You can logic with under 3 year olds you have to instill fear in them till they are old enough to understand why.
This logic applies to guns. It’s absolurely silly to think that bringing a 3 year old to a gun range is going to turn them into a liberal (they are THREE years old!!!) they will have a healthy respect for guns.
And what is the root emotion in “respect”?
It’s fear 1st and knowledge 2nd. Since little kids don’t logic they can’t comprehend “respect” so you have to use fear.
This isnt controversial and my advice is the best advice short of locking guns away in safes...which would be bad advice
[–] clamhurt_legbeard 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
In the end, we're both just saying, "here's what my dad did."