Children look to their parents to learn how to treat others. To me it seems many parents are failing at being a good example. Everyone has a bad day and on occasion and they may say or do something in the presence of their child and that is understandable. As Bailey grows and spends more time with other children at school and she comes home and explains to me that third graders are using such foul language it angers me. I will be the first to admit that I do use such language and at times have slipped and possibly said some of them when Bailey was listening but not every day and not in every conversation I have. I just really wish parents realized that when they do let kids hear them saying these words and do not monitor the television or music your child is exposed to that it’s not only your child that affects but every child your child comes in contact with as well. I am in no way saying we keep Bailey from every bad word, or situation but we try. My qualm is with those that do not try at all.
While on the topic of children and parents asshole sarcastic parents create asshole sarcastic kids.( I myself can be very sarcastic and It’s hard to keep in check in front of the children sometimes but I try) If you have a problem with this kind of child odds are it’s the fault of someone in your house most likely one or both parents. If you have a four year old screaming they hate you, they heard a parent yell that at someone else. You reap what you sow as the saying goes. I know many parents with the greatest kids who treat other children and parents with the utmost respect. Those children have parents who care about more than perception and acting one way in public. Those parents are transparent and in no way two faced. I know a few parents who are the complete opposite and are they in for it when their kids hit the teen years. I know all of this a generalization and there are exceptions to the rule that you are a product of your environment but in most cases it holds true.
If any of you are facebook friends with any adolescents watch the status updates they post and watch the post of their parents as well and you will see exactly what I mean. I have seen some over this past year that is just nasty towards others and or an attempt to humiliate or make fun. Some of these kids have a rude awaking coming when they make it out of school. Parents if you are allowing your children to act in that manner you are doing them a real disservice. They way they are allowed to act will reach every aspect of their lives. In School these children will be the ones in the clicks being pure evil to other children. Playing sports these children will be ridiculing those with less talent and complain incessantly about practicing or others on the team. The attitude will permeate all things they are involved in.
I will leave you with this from Chasing Amy (1997) 'Now that, my friend, is a shared moment.'
How about some Pork Chop Sandwiches before you go ***NSFW, and NSFK***
While on the topic of children and parents asshole sarcastic parents create asshole sarcastic kids.( I myself can be very sarcastic and It’s hard to keep in check in front of the children sometimes but I try) If you have a problem with this kind of child odds are it’s the fault of someone in your house most likely one or both parents. If you have a four year old screaming they hate you, they heard a parent yell that at someone else. You reap what you sow as the saying goes. I know many parents with the greatest kids who treat other children and parents with the utmost respect. Those children have parents who care about more than perception and acting one way in public. Those parents are transparent and in no way two faced. I know a few parents who are the complete opposite and are they in for it when their kids hit the teen years. I know all of this a generalization and there are exceptions to the rule that you are a product of your environment but in most cases it holds true.
If any of you are facebook friends with any adolescents watch the status updates they post and watch the post of their parents as well and you will see exactly what I mean. I have seen some over this past year that is just nasty towards others and or an attempt to humiliate or make fun. Some of these kids have a rude awaking coming when they make it out of school. Parents if you are allowing your children to act in that manner you are doing them a real disservice. They way they are allowed to act will reach every aspect of their lives. In School these children will be the ones in the clicks being pure evil to other children. Playing sports these children will be ridiculing those with less talent and complain incessantly about practicing or others on the team. The attitude will permeate all things they are involved in.
I will leave you with this from Chasing Amy (1997) 'Now that, my friend, is a shared moment.'
How about some Pork Chop Sandwiches before you go ***NSFW, and NSFK***
I totally agree that parents need to be a good example, not only to their own children but to all kids. This being said, how ironic that right next to these important comments is a picture of an American hero flipping the bird with a vulgar caption above the photo. I found it contradicted what you were expressing in your blog. Unfortunate.
ReplyDeleteThe name of my blog and the photo of The Former President is meant as satire.
ReplyDeleteThe blog is not for children.
Satire is often strictly defined as a literary genre or form, although in practice it can be found in the graphic and performing arts. In satire, human or individual vices, follies, abuses, or shortcomings are censured by ridicule, derision, burlesque, irony, or other methods, ideally with the intent of improvement.[1] Although satire is usually meant to be funny, its purpose is often not so much humour for its own sake as an attack on something strongly disapproved by the satirist, using the weapon of wit.
A common feature of satire is strong irony or sarcasm -- "in satire, irony is militant"[2] -- but parody, burlesque, exaggeration, juxtaposition, comparison, analogy, and double entendre are all frequently used in satirical speech and writing. This "militant" irony or sarcasm often professes to approve (or at least accept as natural) the very things the satirist actually wishes to attack.