As a parent, it is easy to forget how easily our children can be influenced. Whether it’s by bad friends, teachers, coaches, or schools, our children can quickly adopt harmful beliefs and behaviors. The bad news? Once a person starts thinking this way, it’s nearly impossible to pull them out of it. They begin to oppose you in every way and your relationship with them becomes more distant, and you wonder, "Where did I go wrong?"

You’re not alone. Many parents struggle with teaching their children principles and lessons using examples from the past. They don’t have time to research, read long books, and sift through the boring parts, leaving them in a state of "analysis paralysis". The good news is that we can teach our children correct principles now, so they won’t be easily influenced by extreme ideologies. 

Parenting is extremely hard, especially with all the negative influences infiltrating our lives through social media, and politics. If you do nothing, your children will likely adopt many of these harmful beliefs, leading them to a life that doesn’t align with the American values historical figures fought and died for.

Parents who learn about the past and understand the reasons why historical figures did what they did will gain a greater understanding of life. This knowledge will enable them to give their children the perspective needed to appreciate the importance of life and the pursuit of our freedoms.