Son,
We live in a crowded world.  There are many lifeforms competing for the same land, water, and air.  But we happen to be humans - so get out of the way other lifeforms.  That has been the human motto for thousands of years.  But I think we have pushed too hard.
Wildlife is now relegated to [...]

Son,
I respect the values you and your spouse have adopted. But life is not all or nothing - your choices have actually provided your family opportunities that others will not have. This is not criticism, this is a compliment. The ideas of no debt, of frugal money management, of thrift store shopping, of minimal material [...]