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Mon Oct-20-08 01:02 PM
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| -My son broke my heart today. |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 11:34 AM |
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I am so sorry to hear that. |
DesertedRose |
Oct-20-08 11:36 AM |
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Thanks,... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 11:37 AM |
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Ouch- I can't imagine how that must hurt |
Marrah_G |
Oct-20-08 11:37 AM |
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We talked. |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 11:38 AM |
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He is reacting to what he knows to be public prejudice against |
amitten |
Oct-20-08 11:45 AM |
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Tell him "tough!" It's time for him to learn about humility, and familial loyalty. |
Progs Rock |
Oct-20-08 11:38 AM |
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Those are both issues... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 11:39 AM |
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right |
bigtree |
Oct-20-08 11:40 AM |
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Not being a parent, I can't say I've had a similar experience. . . |
ET Awful |
Oct-20-08 11:40 AM |
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I'm sorry that how your son feels. But that's his opinion today. |
no_hypocrisy |
Oct-20-08 11:40 AM |
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Yes,... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 12:27 PM |
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And the apple usually doesn't fall far from the tree. |
no_hypocrisy |
Oct-20-08 12:37 PM |
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Honor his wishes. |
Horse with no Name |
Oct-20-08 11:41 AM |
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Sorry, but that is the worst thing to do. |
TexasObserver |
Oct-21-08 07:38 AM |
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We're talking about peer pressure vs. parental pressure |
Horse with no Name |
Oct-21-08 02:40 PM |
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I know the feeling. |
wtmusic |
Oct-20-08 11:42 AM |
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Dude |
DaveTheWave |
Oct-20-08 11:42 AM |
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When I was a kid in Catholic School in the 60s... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 12:29 PM |
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Hm... I wouldn't be too hurt. |
SmokingJacket |
Oct-20-08 11:42 AM |
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I think that your son might be a victim of advertising. |
mediaman007 |
Oct-20-08 11:43 AM |
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Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Oct-20-08 11:43 AM |
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I guess you have to respect his wishes.. |
Xenotime |
Oct-20-08 11:43 AM |
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I would disagree. |
wtmusic |
Oct-20-08 12:05 PM |
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I don't have children, but my nieces and nephew (their parents |
jjanpundt |
Oct-20-08 11:43 AM |
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Acceptance and diversity are themes of our family. |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 12:42 PM |
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Great mix! One of the phrases my sister used for her kids was |
jjanpundt |
Oct-20-08 02:19 PM |
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My now 11-yo daughter got on me about my weight a year ago. |
stopbush |
Oct-20-08 11:45 AM |
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Yes, it makes me more serious about something I know I have to do. |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 12:45 PM |
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I used to be 100 lbs heavier until I quit Diet Drinks and the mass-produced US diet |
El Pinko |
Oct-20-08 11:45 AM |
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I know you mean well |
Marrah_G |
Oct-20-08 11:59 AM |
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Are you looking for input or pity? |
stopbush |
Oct-20-08 12:08 PM |
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~ I ~ am not looking for anything. |
Marrah_G |
Oct-20-08 12:21 PM |
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While your son MAY have added an insult, |
stopbush |
Oct-20-08 12:32 PM |
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I am not the OP- niether of my sons has anything to do with this thread......... |
Marrah_G |
Oct-20-08 12:38 PM |
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The question was about hving such feelings in relation to one's kids. |
El Pinko |
Oct-20-08 12:34 PM |
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I was simply pointing out the timing probably added to his hurting ~right now~ |
Marrah_G |
Oct-20-08 12:38 PM |
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Maybe. If so, I'm sorry. |
El Pinko |
Oct-20-08 12:44 PM |
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Sometimes. |
Marrah_G |
Oct-20-08 12:47 PM |
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Really? |
JulieRB |
Oct-20-08 01:04 PM |
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That really makes absolutely no sense. |
El Pinko |
Oct-21-08 06:14 AM |
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I don't think if he was worried about his pain he would have posted this. |
Fire_Medic_Dave |
Oct-20-08 07:42 PM |
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probably NEVER |
Scout |
Oct-20-08 01:24 PM |
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You may be right and you may be wrong. |
El Pinko |
Oct-20-08 12:32 PM |
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"You may be right and you may be wrong." |
King Coal |
Oct-20-08 01:06 PM |
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I take your thread as it was intended. |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 12:55 PM |
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Thanks, and more power to you, no matter what the scale says. |
El Pinko |
Oct-20-08 01:03 PM |
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Oh no! I'm so sorry. |
PelosiFan |
Oct-20-08 11:45 AM |
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I'm so sorry! :( |
my3boyz |
Oct-20-08 11:46 AM |
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The problem is the teasing. |
peace13 |
Oct-20-08 11:47 AM |
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Geez, and I thought that you were going to say that your son was voting for McCain |
Beacool |
Oct-20-08 11:51 AM |
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If my son were of voting age and voted... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 12:52 PM |
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Oh, it wouldn't be THAT bad. |
Beacool |
Oct-20-08 01:15 PM |
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Sounds like a good time to talk to him |
ColoradoMagician |
Oct-20-08 11:51 AM |
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Thanks. |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 12:54 PM |
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I am so sorry for you. Keep your spirits up. He loves you, but kids' peers are brutal. |
LittleApple81 |
Oct-20-08 11:51 AM |
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I'm sorry this happened :( May I offer some suggestions? |
progressivebydesign |
Oct-20-08 11:55 AM |
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My little ones have said stuff from time to time... |
Journalgrrl |
Oct-20-08 11:56 AM |
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I think it's great |
Tangerine LaBamba |
Oct-20-08 11:57 AM |
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you said many wise things, IMHO |
renate |
Oct-20-08 04:23 PM |
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Kids can be funny that way. |
Turbineguy |
Oct-20-08 12:07 PM |
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that's so sad :( |
GTRMAN |
Oct-20-08 12:10 PM |
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I really don't have any words of wisdom. |
racaulk |
Oct-20-08 12:10 PM |
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I'm sorry. As a person who has struggled with weight from day one, |
Vinca |
Oct-20-08 12:11 PM |
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i'm sorry and i know it hurts but your son was honest with you and that's because of you |
chimpsrsmarter |
Oct-20-08 12:12 PM |
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Speaking freely, but respectfully,... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 12:57 PM |
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That is a tough one. I am a little overweight and unemployed. I find |
applegrove |
Oct-20-08 12:12 PM |
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what if you were an alcoholic? |
Captain Sensible |
Oct-20-08 12:13 PM |
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You don't think there are alcoholics that have kids who are ashamed of them and feel hurt about it? |
JVS |
Oct-20-08 12:34 PM |
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Actually, I AM an Alcoholic. |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 12:59 PM |
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You bet |
wtmusic |
Oct-20-08 01:00 PM |
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How smug and nasty you are. |
El Pinko |
Oct-20-08 01:00 PM |
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The irony of that comment paired with that book is amazing |
Sabriel |
Oct-20-08 12:14 PM |
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My plan is... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 12:26 PM |
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Good Idea |
NikolaC |
Oct-20-08 02:28 PM |
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I could stand to lose a few pounds |
Horse with no Name |
Oct-20-08 12:14 PM |
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considering i remember a kid saying this about my tiny 110 pound mom it ain't about you |
pitohui |
Oct-20-08 12:28 PM |
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Biggest |
Dorian Gray |
Oct-21-08 07:03 AM |
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Kids at that age become extremely self focused |
rufus dog |
Oct-20-08 12:31 PM |
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Funny that you should say that. |
sakura |
Oct-20-08 01:18 PM |
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ain't that the truth. |
michele77 |
Oct-20-08 01:42 PM |
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Perhaps it's time for him to meet some special needs kids. |
kiranon |
Oct-20-08 12:32 PM |
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Tell your son that you made a commitment to do it, and that whether he likes it or not you must... |
JVS |
Oct-20-08 12:32 PM |
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Weight is a hard thing |
marlakay |
Oct-20-08 12:39 PM |
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Hugs!! I'm so sorry. My son is 8 |
indie_voter |
Oct-20-08 12:41 PM |
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I'm in the same boat, almost... |
sakura |
Oct-20-08 12:42 PM |
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WOW! Thanks, sakura! |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 01:02 PM |
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Good luck to you. |
sakura |
Oct-20-08 01:13 PM |
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I have to second this post |
Dorian Gray |
Oct-21-08 07:05 AM |
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Please be aware, though, that one cause of being overweight is insulin resistance, a genetic problem |
bean fidhleir |
Oct-20-08 01:39 PM |
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Thanks. |
sakura |
Oct-20-08 02:18 PM |
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Anti-depressants have a horrible rep for causing weight gain. |
bean fidhleir |
Oct-20-08 02:53 PM |
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I will definitely look into it. |
sakura |
Oct-20-08 03:45 PM |
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there is always something that a kid that age will feel conscious about. |
mopinko |
Oct-20-08 12:42 PM |
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This is also very true |
Dorian Gray |
Oct-21-08 07:09 AM |
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all kids go through that. I did with my parents, I'm sure my kids will too. |
IndianaJones |
Oct-20-08 12:43 PM |
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Please don't be angry. He is a child. Go in and read to the class. |
jesus_of_suburbia |
Oct-20-08 12:46 PM |
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It could be worse |
MartyL |
Oct-20-08 12:49 PM |
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You and your spouse have socialized your son very well. Congratulations! |
bean fidhleir |
Oct-20-08 12:52 PM |
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Ok, get over it. |
kokono |
Oct-20-08 12:55 PM |
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"Get over it." "Are you his real dad?" "His future trumps yours." |
OmelasExpat |
Oct-20-08 01:04 PM |
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No...on so many levels. |
wtmusic |
Oct-20-08 01:04 PM |
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He is my adopted son,... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 01:22 PM |
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Thanks MarianJack, |
kokono |
Oct-20-08 02:07 PM |
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If you think calling people fat is "new insight" then you're a scumbag or one lonely asshole. |
readmoreoften |
Oct-20-08 07:34 PM |
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Just to make it clear. I didn't call anyone anything. |
kokono |
Oct-21-08 01:30 AM |
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deleted dupe |
kokono |
Oct-21-08 01:32 AM |
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I am so sorry |
ismnotwasm |
Oct-20-08 01:08 PM |
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Overweight prejudice is a known fact - in the schools and out |
RiverStone |
Oct-20-08 01:27 PM |
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He intended no harm,... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 01:36 PM |
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I Am So Sorry.... |
mellowfellowO |
Oct-20-08 01:37 PM |
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Lessons from this. |
Satbod Elder |
Oct-20-08 01:37 PM |
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Excellent points! |
missb |
Oct-20-08 01:51 PM |
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All are lessons... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 04:10 PM |
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Not quite the same, but similar... |
Papagoose |
Oct-20-08 01:39 PM |
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There are lots of little hurts with kids... brace yourself. |
Liberal_in_LA |
Oct-20-08 01:43 PM |
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The common thread here |
Iwillnevergiveup |
Oct-20-08 01:44 PM |
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As a former educator,.. |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 04:19 PM |
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As a parent and teacher, I am sorry for how this... |
YvonneCa |
Oct-20-08 02:29 PM |
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I love him all of the time,... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 04:20 PM |
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I can ... |
YvonneCa |
Oct-20-08 08:01 PM |
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I think it's super that you're reading to the class! |
InvisibleTouch |
Oct-20-08 03:26 PM |
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In all honesty,... |
MarianJack |
Oct-20-08 06:56 PM |
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Is there a parent who hasn't had an experience like this one? |
sfexpat2000 |
Oct-20-08 03:28 PM |
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Isn't that the truth. From the time kids begin going to school, they are conscious of what their |
8_year_nightmare |
Oct-20-08 04:39 PM |
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My son flinched when I touched his 7th grade arm in a music store. |
sfexpat2000 |
Oct-20-08 04:44 PM |
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Oh, boy. |
DarbyUSMC |
Oct-20-08 03:38 PM |
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Kids are brutally honest, and that's what I love about them. My sons have said |
burythehatchet |
Oct-20-08 03:39 PM |
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wow that hurt and I feel for you |
grantcart |
Oct-20-08 04:26 PM |
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Brutal honesty of kids... |
MALEVOLENT MARINE |
Oct-20-08 04:46 PM |
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My son didn't like me going to school. I did, anyway, in elementary. |
MissMarple |
Oct-20-08 07:18 PM |
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So that's what happened! |
lonestarnot |
Oct-20-08 07:22 PM |
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Ow. It kinda makes it worse that he doesn't even know how hurtful that is. :( |
BlooInBloo |
Oct-20-08 07:22 PM |
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I have a five year old who sometimes points out my flaws |
Geek_Girl |
Oct-20-08 07:35 PM |
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kids at aged 8 are self-conscious about their parents showing up at school |
carlyhippy |
Oct-20-08 07:38 PM |
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Don't take this the wrong way, but... |
Canuckistanian |
Oct-20-08 07:41 PM |
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Yes...it happens with some of our more "questioning outspoken children." |
KoKo01 |
Oct-20-08 07:42 PM |
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Kids can be so cruel, he's trying to save himself some torture. |
MrSlayer |
Oct-21-08 01:40 AM |
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a word of advice,,, |
w8liftinglady |
Oct-21-08 02:11 AM |
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I know it hurts, but it will not always be that way |
GA Democrat |
Oct-21-08 02:13 AM |
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Kids were put on the planet to drive us nuts. |
cornermouse |
Oct-21-08 06:32 AM |
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just wait until he's in jr high |
medeak |
Oct-21-08 07:08 AM |
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Hi, a different perspective is what a wonderful teaching moment |
erinlough |
Oct-21-08 07:10 AM |
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You're the parent. He is the child. Time to take on the issue directly. |
TexasObserver |
Oct-21-08 07:33 AM |
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Support |
Freedomofmind |
Oct-21-08 08:17 AM |
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As you know, kids will find ANYTHING to pick on |
Patiod |
Oct-21-08 08:25 AM |
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No, but I have been losing weight by exercising. |
noonwitch |
Oct-21-08 08:27 AM |
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Sorry to hear this. But I remember being embarrassed by my parents when I was a bit older |
TheGoldenRule |
Oct-21-08 08:41 AM |
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All I can say is that you have done something right in raising your son. You have taught your son |
IsItJustMe |
Oct-21-08 08:46 AM |
#145 |
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