Bree and all- Bree wrote: KIDS....what is wrong with these kids today? HMMMMM....I'm not a parent...but was a child once and I changed many a diaper. I would have not made a good parent..I'm too selfish...and I like to go when I feel the urge.
Diapers? go when you feel the urge?? I'll leave that alone ;-) It's good that you realize that you would not make a good parent, Bree. I see many parents who just can't handle their children whether they are just too lazy or beaten down. There is no doubt about it ... children are work! That is if you want them to grow up to be quality individuals. I'm not sure how old you are Bree but when I, too, was growing up we were taught to have respect for elders. I guess those elders mainly being family members. I must admit ... there was a certain fear factor that all six of us had of our parents. We definitely had lines we DARED not cross. My parents didn't try to be my friend either. They were authoritarians. They were responsible for the well-being of six children and I must say, they did a pretty decent job. We were never without food, clothing and a very nice place to live. We each received one really nice toy for Christmas. We were taught to make it last 'cause there would be no replacements. Maybe it is a sign of our society. The recent generation has been brought up in the 'disposable' society. I think it carries over into many aspects of their lives. I was a single parent for many years. One daughter. I am proud of her but I see where she becomes trapped in this 'disposable world'. Any thoughts on this influence? Heather PS - I have taught college students. All I can say is that .... I've seen all types ... and man o' man the excuses I hear!! I think I will publish them sometime :-) ___________ The rest of what Bree wrote: So it is just as well that I can not have children. I just know when I was a child I never wanted to bring shame to my parents...I had tremendous respect. It was always in my mind somewhere when I was doing something I should not have been: What would mother and daddy think? My siblings and I had curfews and certain things were expected....lines we could not cross. Certain language was out...I never, never would have dreamed of calling my parents some of the names I've heard kids call their parents today. I think in most cases it is upbringing.....and what you said....trying to be more of a friend than a parent. Frankly, my parents never tried to be my friend because they were not, they gave birth. We had fun times too...but they were my parents first. Oh and there are social problems that enter into it too. One parent homes....two parents homes where both work and the kids run wild. I feel sorry for some kids today....they are forced to grow up way before they are ready. This is what scares me. Childhood is so short and fleeting..why encourage grown up things? I think of these little girls in the beauty pageants. It sickens me...make-up, halter tops. I want to smack some sense into the mother. I think it is child abuse!! (it makes my blood boil) Well....I thank God I did not choose teaching as a profession...I've heard too many horror stories from teacher friends of mine. I think teachers should be paid more than than almost any profession I can think of. Quadruple what they make now. (raise upon raise every year) Anyway...I've zigzagged a little...but a very interesting topic. Bree n.p. Diana Krall....S'wonderful
