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Hello, my name is Demetrius. I’ve been a regular reader of Capitalism Magazine for three years now and just happen to stumble on this forum a few days ago during a Google search.

Let me give you a brief philosophical history. When I was growing up, I was forced to attend a Greek Orthodox church. My love for science and truth led me to question everything from the creation of the universe to Jesus’ miracles. In high school I could be described as a moderate with socialist leanings (what can I say, I went to NY State public schools). In college I studied chemical engineering, and would describe myself as a political “moderate”. Upon attending two very liberal graduate schools, I found myself listening more and more to Rush Limbaugh to keep me sane. I could probably be described as a right-winger for a few years of grad school. In the spring of 2000, while attending a technical conference in Monterey, California, I picked up a copy of Atlas Shrugged to read on my flight home. I couldn’t put it down and finished it in 5 days. It was awesome! After that I was hooked. I read The Fountainhead and then dove into Ayn Rands philosophy. I read all the major works: TVOS, P:WNI, C:TUI, FTNI, O:POAR, ROTP, TVOR, NOJ16. By the time I finished my Ph.D. in chem. eng. a year later, I considered myself a full-fledged Laissez-Faire capitalist and student of Objectivism.

Upon graduation, I moved to Boise, ID to work in the semiconductor industry. Currently, I’m employed in Ohio as a development engineer for fortune 500 company. In the spirit of a “Healthy Body and a Healthy Mind”, I worship my body every Sunday in the weight room. I’m the father of a wonderful 2.5 yr old girl and my wife and I are trying to raise her to become a rational woman (any advice on responding to grandparents who want to teach about Jesus would be appreciated).

In the little free time I have left, I look forward to learning from and contributing to the discussions on this forum.

Demetrius

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I’m the father of a wonderful 2.5 yr old girl and my wife and I are trying to raise her to become a rational woman (any advice on responding to grandparents who want to teach about Jesus would be appreciated).

You might read a description of Rational Parenting List ([email protected]) at Betsy Speicher's newsletter archive address:

http://www.4cybernet.com/sample/d07.html

(Betsy is a frequent and very knowledgeable contributor to ObjectivismOnline.net.)

The woman who runs the list offers a free one-month subscription as a sample. I liked the list very much and passed the email address on to young Objectivist parents I know. (I am the father of an Objectivist and also a grandfather.)

Email the list manager -- whose name I can't remember -- to ask to receive the trial subscription. You will have the opportunity to ask your question there and during that period.

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Thank you both for your suggestions. I will check out that mailing list and the pamphlet. I think my daughter is ahead of the game already. She's definitely got a "personal space" thing and does not like to be around kids that hit and push (my wife remembers the two times she's pushed another child, and that was when she was 1).

Alex, Chem E is a tough but rewarding discipline. My wife and I are both Chem Es. Feel free to e-mail me with career questions if you have some. I've seen people go everywhere from medical school to law school with a Chem E BS. Drexel has a good reputation as an engineering school. Do they still require 3 co-ops for graduation?

Demetrius

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