His work on The Lady Washington taught him that a knowledge passing program worked very well, especially when shared in the unique environment a sailboat can provide. Having a deep-rooted passion for the sea, The Seed became planted in the sailor's mind. The sailor constantly heard the same concerns. They weren't this way 50 years ago. From his seaworthy vantage point, the sailor observed.
Life is different today.
Often both parents work to make ends meet. It is common to find single-parent households. They may be traveling or staying in an assisted living center. There is little or no time for family life as we once knew it years ago. The classroom for passing on family knowledge, values and morals is almost non-existent.