Comments | grainne23: oh yeah...one more thing.

grainne23

oh yeah...one more thing.

Oct 20, 2008 11:17

I know that it shouldn't bother me when people that I know and like talk about how much they hate children, but it does.? I can understand and respect the decision to not have children if you feel that is not for you, but it makes me sad and angry at the same time when people say nasty or negative things about children.? Especially people that I ( Read more... )

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flaming_mo October 20 2008, 15:45:13 UTC

I think some folks lose sight of the fact that THEY WERE ONCE CHILDREN THEMSELVES. Hello?!

I love children, even crying or cranky ones; I can relate. Little spoiled monsters that try to disrupt or terrorize everything in their midst; I love to punt 'em. And their parents.

I agree grainne23 October 20 2008, 16:16:21 UTC

I have often thought the same thing. When they start going on or eyerolling or whatever rude thing they do, this little voice in my head starts to whisper "aren't you glad your parents didn't feel the same way...". Someday soon I think those words may escape my lips. I detest spoiled children and that is one of the main arguments against only having one child.

That's ok... I love your rugrat. gwenhwfyr October 20 2008, 16:44:05 UTC

It bugs me too, especially because people often don't realize that they're hurting my feelings when they say it. I may not have any now but I hope to make a few someday, and it feels awful to know that some of my FRIENDS will probably say these things about me and mine.

Even the best kid is annoying every now and then, and while I think you and I are about as prepared to parent as anyone can be, our babies won't ever be perfect angels. Some days they'll be whiney or demanding or screech or pitch tantrums or laugh too loud and all the things that make kids kids. They're only just learning the rules of being people. I just wish some adults would realize that they're really not all that different. They're just bigger... and THEY annoy the hell out of me for all the same behaviors. But I try to be a grown-up, so I usually can get past the fact that BIG PEOPLE should know better and try to be as patient with them as I am with the Little People in my world.

Re: That's ok... I love your rugrat. chiere October 20 2008, 20:31:40 UTC

Your kids are gonna be the cutest kids Evah!!!!

Re: That's ok... I love your rugrat. gwenhwfyr October 20 2008, 20:35:12 UTC

Thanks! Now all i need is a cute guy to help me make them! After all, that's the fun part, right? =)

Yes I understand islay October 20 2008, 16:54:07 UTC

I have three of those children who some might have called at one time or another a good reason for retroactive birth control - the good news is that they grow up - That little know it all now goes to college with me and asks me for advice on school stuff. Yes children are challenging - and they may get on the nerves of the childless friends we have or others. I try to minimize my chidrens' interaction with people who don't particularly like them.Children are difficult this is a given and the smarter they are the more difficult they can be. I don't know the venue that you encountered this "child-hater" but if it is in the SCA that is not an unusual occurance.

Re: Yes I understand chiere October 20 2008, 20:30:50 UTC

Your kids are always fun! I love your kids! Even the big one! =-D (Would that be Mark? LOL!)

chiere October 20 2008, 20:29:30 UTC

Let it roll off, they are ignorant, =-) I'm not drawn to children as a whole, (as in, don't want to baby sit, or teach or mentor) but I find them fascinating and good company. I get along with them, and they seem to like me, and some of them I love. And of course, I do lay claim to being the mother of one of the coolest kids on the planet, DedGrl, LOL ( ... )

grumpycarrie October 22 2008, 03:03:45 UTC

I feel your pain. I have also been faced with that and while I am told to my face that it doesn't extend to my children and that mine are ok because they are behaved it still makes me wonder.