Quote Originally Posted by woof View Post
def would never want my parents put down & respect them very much & will always take care of them, its my duty. Again, can understand the 80/20 rule and how it was explained by ReallyClark. Sorry again my (older) guys...as my msu grandad says, you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar, lol.
Good to hear.

You don't have to flatter old guys with honey, just be respectful of the wisdom and experience they bring.

The idea that just because an idea, person or tradition is old that it is no good is flat our wrong. New ain't always better. But as a middle aged guy, I am always looking for better ways of doing things but I don't change just to be changing without understanding it. And I never want to compromise what is important (values, integrity, character) - some of the bedrock absolute truths of right and wrong. All the other stuff is just opinion and I don't mind anyone having a different one.