How to pass on the need to survive !

[Scythe13]

Hi Jordansgang,

I know the feeling. I am a Christian and a big situation is something that makes our values very difficult to put into place.

Killing someone is a situation that freaks me out. But then I think, if I'm protecting my family, I could do it.

With regards to telling your family to prepare, start them off small, with preps they see as logical. Winter is the perfect time to start off, because the preps will all be in place for the other seasons.

Say things like, "Last year there was a mains bust in Northern Island and people were without fresh water for weeks at a time. Do you remember that? I'd rather have a load of water ready, just incase." then work that angle. That way you have a water store ready. Plus it's an honest angle and keeps people from thinking you're nuts. When they accept that, you go to another level up. "If the weather will be that bad, maybe we should stock up on some more food. Everytime it snows the supermarkets empty out over night. Better to stock up while they have stuff in. I want to be ready for when the snow hits." Which is a fair thing to say. You'll not get any arguments there. They will probably think you're really looking out for them, which you are.

Then you just start winter prepping. Things like "We should keep the car packed up with warm blankets, some bottles of water, a first aid kit (learn to use it though), a spade to move snow, and things like that. So many people got caught in the snow last year. I'd hate for that to happen and for any of us to be unprepared."

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Then you go for kitting everyone up with thermals and safer clothing. I'd highly recommend snow grips, which are pretty much the underside of a golf shoe (spikes and that) that stretch under your normal everyday shoes. All just for winter.

When you have things like that sorted, you are half way there.

For spring you start to show an interest in camping, make sure each person knows how to put up their own tent. Buy a small tent for the kids and get them interested in it. Which will kit you up for bugging out.

At some point learning survival skills will come up in conversation, then you say "hey, that sounds like loads of fun. Who would be up for that?" Which is where you guage your families attitude towards those skills.

Once you have survival skills in the equation, you are pretty much home free. The great out doors life awaits.

Maybe a little self defense classes, only for fitness. But it's great fun and a good workout.

Once you have reached this level, message me and I'll talk you through the next few stages.