Here's why.....

One might wonder why a person would give up a steady income, health insurance, a home in southern California, and a quality education for their kids. So many thoughts have been running through my head lately. I want to share why I gave it up.
I have an enormous responsibility to the 5 children I have brought into the world. I truly believe that the way things are today are not sustainable. Recourses are limited. It's a fact. I believe there will be a day we reminisce about our carelessness with water. "When I was young we used to wash our cars and water our lawns". There is so much discussion about the water shortage, especially in California, but most don't really listen. There will be regret. There will be a day when our air quality is less than breathable. A time when people are surrounded by garbage. Where is this away we think we are throwing things? The trash island the size of Texas will grow. The planet will get warmer. The ice caps will melt. Storms will get worse. There will be consequences to the choices we have made. Things will drastically change. Do I believe this will happen in my lifetime? Probably not. Do I believe it will happen in my children's life time. You bet! It is my responsibility to teach my kids all of life's skills. My children will understand technology but they will not rely on it. I fear for a time when Google doesn't have the answer. I want my children to be well rounded. I want them to be self-sufficient. They will know how to feed themselves in numerous ways. They will know how to protect themselves from numerous things. They will know how to survive in numerous situations. I don't know what the world will look like in 20 years. 40 years. This Wi-Fi focused generation may web-surf themselves right into ignorance and disaster.
I want to make sure my kids haven't developed a false sense of security in an ever changing world. My hope for our homestead is that no matter what happens in the future, my children will have shelter, food to eat, and skills to survive. This is not the only reason we moved....but it's a big one.