It is difficult to know, in uncertain times, what our children will face, but certain stable realities have always served not just my family, but until recently, every Italian, or slav, or generally South European nation. The Anglos are way behind on point number one on the list but are starting to realise the truth behind it at an intellectual level, if not yet embedded in the DNA level.
Never trust the government
Never trust authority in general
The individual above the system
Family before strangers
Honour before all (vast concept)
Your children before everyone else
Be loyal to those who deserve it
Know how to defend yourself
Look out for your loved ones always
If you are betrayed, walk away
Unjust laws are unjust
Justice before law
Some crimes deserve the death penalty
If the system is corrupt try to change it were you can and avoid it where you can’t
Government is corrupt
Verify what you’re told in school, in any context
Newspapers and news programs lie. Yes always. Even when they are reporting mere facts, they have an agenda. Yes always
Avoid politicians, lawyers and cops unless absolutely necessary
Above all: know yourself
Control your emotions
Those are the minimal basics, as for the details, I try to instil in them basic principles of overcoming obstacles rather than giving up before them, and finding alternative and multiple solutions to problems.
I’m not revealing any super-secret formula here, just essential basics, but if the last three years are any indication, there are plenty of people out there that need them.
What to teach the young
It is difficult to know, in uncertain times, what our children will face, but certain stable realities have always served not just my family, but until recently, every Italian, or slav, or generally South European nation. The Anglos are way behind on point number one on the list but are starting to realise the truth behind it at an intellectual level, if not yet embedded in the DNA level.
Those are the minimal basics, as for the details, I try to instil in them basic principles of overcoming obstacles rather than giving up before them, and finding alternative and multiple solutions to problems.
I’m not revealing any super-secret formula here, just essential basics, but if the last three years are any indication, there are plenty of people out there that need them.
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