“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.
But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.”
Americans did not take these words lightly at our founding nor should we take them lightly now. With the divine intervention of God Almighty, and a relatively small group of amazing Men and Women, our nation was created—and today, we still hold this strong desire for freedom in our American DNA, and on this Independence Day, my appeal to all is to never forget those who sacrificed along the path of freedom allowing us to stand our ground as the freest nation in the history of the world. And yes…
“This flag still stands for freedom!”
@endofanerajc@TheLastNeocon Every situation and family is different. I don't think there is a blanket answer that is right for every situation. I just tend to think that the people that are with the child and help them with decisions and possible troubles for 18 years and beyond can help
@endofanerajc@TheLastNeocon Bc the counselor isn't raising the child. This isn't an adult that makes decisions by themselves. Parents have a right to know. If the parents are jerks then the next step might be CPS. If the parents are supportive people then that may help the child regardless if they are ready
@TheLastNeocon@endofanerajc How can they be sure the kid isn't just afraid to tell their parents? Not because of a beating or being kicked out of the home but just because it's a big decision to tell anyone. The counselor does not go home with the child. The parents are raising him or her.
@endofanerajc What if the parents are supportive and would help their child deal with the stresses they are dealing with? Who is the counselor to decide?