I think you're right, Daniel...it's NOT explained properly in school. Public schools are under pressure to be ''politically correct,'' which is total nonsense. As a 25-year zoo educator, I find I can explain evolution quickly and clearly to almost anyone over the age of 10. But, sometimes, I see the faces cloud over, because I've mentioned the "E" word.

baboons are monkeys as they have tails, Orangutans are the other great ape. and our changing height has more to do with diet then evolution.

but otherwise well done!

Noice!!!

Love the way your conversation went, no anger or aggravation. It sounds like it was very smooth and respectful on both sides and that is how it should be.

As for education, it's lacking in many ways and the theory of evolution is one of them.

I've had this conversation, too. I responded to the monkey question by asking why anyone would expect them to disappear, taking a more Socratic approach than a confrontational or lecturing one. Seems both of our ways worked just fine.

I always find a debate is best aided by beer/wine until it gets really messy then time for bed. And no regrets about what you said in the morning.

Nice dailogue by the way ,your Father in Law sounds cool and yes they don't teach evolution very well in schools. Not that evolution disproves there is a god anyhows, but we should at least know the statement "we descended from monkeys" is not what happened.