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Old October 16th 07, 02:12 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Jay, watch those Pathfinder keys!


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message

As for flying, we're trying to instill in him a healthy fear of IFR
conditions, the importance of a thorough pre-flight, the stupidity of
buzzing your friend's house, etc.

With a 17 year old boy, however, it's always a question as to how
deeply this stuff is sinking in...


Deeper than you think, I'll bet.

My son has recently graduated from college, and has gotten a job in his
field. He is also looking hard for a house, and plans to get married soon.

He also recently got a boat with a blown/cracked 4.3 V-6, and with reading
the repair manual and my advice, has gone and found junkyard heads, cleaned
them up, and gotten the engine running in top condition.

Funny, I thought, one day. How in the world did he get so responsible?

If you lead with a good example of behavior, responsibility and integrity,
and most importantly have his respect, he will follow your lead. At least
that is my theory.

Plenty of trust also helps, and plenty of faith in how they will honor that
trust. Until they let you down (and I hope that never happens) the freedom
that you give them tells them, most clearly, that they have your trust.

I think he will do just fine, from the times that I met him. Pass the faith
along!
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Jim in NC