Times they are changing???
Back when i was a kid my parents yelled, hounded my teachers at school and sometimes gave me a good ass kicking to keep me in line. Now i'm not saying that hitting your kids is always the best choice but i will say that from someone that used to get a good spanking, i learned to respect my parents, never embarrass them in public and never yelled at them. Even at the ripe old age of 22 i still would NEVER say Shut up or leave me alone to my dear old dad.
I'm a big CNN viewer and i love Dr.Drew on HLN, have you noticed how many parents try and sue ...i don't know McDonalds because they offer toys with their happy meals and their children "demand" to have them and the parents are soooo powerless against their children that they give in to their every demand?? Yeah,i read.
Now i may not be a parent but I do believe that there should be boundaries, and limits on what you allow your child to do. I know when i have kids the word "sexy" isn't going to be in my child's vocabulary until she's 15. Not 2 nor 5.
I know that media and clothing companies are to blame to SOME extend, they target young girls plant seeds in their head about what they think they should wear.
But it should be the parents responsibility over their child to guide them in a direction that is more fitting for a teenager.Say No, don't be afraid to say No.Let your daughter get to the age where she can actually fill in her bras.They shouldn't be dressed like they're going out clubbing, they shouldn't wear booty shorts, what are you telling people about yourself,letting your child dress or act a certain way?? Its a reflection of yourself as a parent.Try being more of a parent then trying to be a "friend", and maybe just stop living vicariously through your kids, gee you had your chance.
Wow, very well said. Although I'm not a mother yet, when I see teenagers in our day and age, it makes me worry about my own kids. I do believe in spoiling children, but I've seen parents who only spoil and don't enforce any disciplinary actions when necessary. It's quite worrisome. I'm glad to hear someone around my age group have the same views as me. Keep up the good posts! :)
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Thanx Melody!
ReplyDeleteIt's true, parents are really losing their grip on their kids. I can only hope for the best to the parents that actually do their job in raising a respectable teenager/adult.
Wow, this is so true. I'm only eighteen, but my parents were very old fashioned and I feel great about myself today. (: I think this post in my blog holds some relevancy to this post:
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Following. You have a very interesting blog!
Thanx for the feedback I really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteMaybe If I had a mother to tell me whats right or wrong I would have turned out a better kid. I wore make up and skanky clothes to soon in my childhood. My blog even talks about it.
ReplyDeleteinteresting blog. I am now following.
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Dylan
Look at those girls putting on makeup!! They are just out of control! Hahaha!! Good read, Vero. xox D
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