But back to the red, white and blue. I firmly believe that our feelings for Country come from our home environment. I was totally immersed in the flag and all of its trappings, much like others grow up totally immersed in religion. Sure there have been many moments for me of sadness about what happens in our country, but never a time of total disgust with what the Constitution is all about. Then there are the holidays.
Kids love holidays.
Summer offers many opportunities for us to share the meaning of the holidays with the children. We owe it to them to get them jazzed about Country. We owe it to them to make a ritual of putting the flag out on national holidays. Many American children do not have a clue as to what the major American freedom holidays are about. You may be able to partake in 4th of July celebrations, beyond watermelon seed spitting contests, hot dogs, and fireworks.