In general, Americans try to raise their children to live independently, a sort of “get them out of the nest” approach. I recently heard a father espouse what I think may be better in a number of ways. He is raising his family to live interdependently and to function more like a tribe with a lifelong commitment and dependence on one another. This seems more in keeping with the encouragement of Christ to be our brother's keeper, a sort of “I'm always here for you” kind of approach.
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Conversations Within” ts 10/15/2021
