Keris boy

David · 5th December 2008, 04:33 AM

Well, i, like Lew, am more concerned with all the other dangerous things this kid's parents seem to leave at child level, like the bottle of scotch and who knows what else in those other bottles. Also, letting a child this age hold a keris under the supervision of adults is one thing, but it would appear that a keris stand full of other sharp and pointies is kept on the floor where this child can always get at them.
I will admit that the photo seems to show that the child has some understanding, respect and/or recognition of the keris in his hand, but photos can be deceptive that way, showing us only a fraction of a second in time that doesn't tell the full truth of the moment.
I agree with Alan that the keris should be reserved for an older age, understanding and participation in community, though i do think that children should be taught the history. But there is a time and place for possession and ownership, and i am not sure that this is the correct age for that.
I would say that even if this keris did belong to this child in a previous incarnation, that there is still a proper time for him to take repossession of it. If he is indeed in his 15th incarnation he should probably know that himself as well.

5th December 2008, 04:33 AM	#8
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Well, i, like Lew, am more concerned with all the other dangerous things this kid's parents seem to leave at child level, like the bottle of scotch and who knows what else in those other bottles. Also, letting a child this age hold a keris under the supervision of adults is one thing, but it would appear that a keris stand full of other sharp and pointies is kept on the floor where this child can always get at them. I will admit that the photo seems to show that the child has some understanding, respect and/or recognition of the keris in his hand, but photos can be deceptive that way, showing us only a fraction of a second in time that doesn't tell the full truth of the moment. I agree with Alan that the keris should be reserved for an older age, understanding and participation in community, though i do think that children should be taught the history. But there is a time and place for possession and ownership, and i am not sure that this is the correct age for that. I would say that even if this keris did belong to this child in a previous incarnation, that there is still a proper time for him to take repossession of it. If he is indeed in his 15th incarnation he should probably know that himself as well.