Being Prepared is Good But Use Common Sense

Being prepared is great but you should also use common sense. There are dooms day people who are prepared for the worst of the worst, but it doesn’t replace common sense. It is important to be self sufficient and understand how the world works, yes, but, it is also important to understand that the real world still does exist and you should remain a part of it. The young man who lived in isolation for nine years was very confused when he came into contact with the real world again.

Key Takeaways:

A Dutch family lived in self-sufficient isolation for nine years before an adult son ran away.
In the aftermath, a 58 year-old man’s refusal to cooperate with authorities lead to his arrest.
The story is reminiscent of the movie “Blast from the Past” about a man raised in a bunker in the 50s.

“This makes me wonder what was going on in their minds when they decided to shut themselves from the world nine years ago. It’s great to be self-sufficient and prepared, but use common sense.”