Hm, what thread are you talkng about Boobs?
Boobsie, I agree.. You can't shelter your children from world. The harder you try to more you criple them. Granted I'm not saying encourage them to experience all things. But it is necessary to acknowledge and dicuss the world around you.
Of course I dont have children so who am I to really say. My cousin has 3 daughters, a 16yr old, a 10year old and a 9 year old. She home schools them to shelter them from life in a public school. They can't even watch anything on tv except little house on the prairie.. She's even very picky about what disney movies she lets them see. Those poor children aren't going to know how to interact or survive in society. I know she's trying to help them, but I think she's hurting them.
Hoepfully Cammy you will set those kids straight.
Of course I will!!! I have already tought them many things she wishes that I hadn't..
I jsut feel bad for them is all..
My cousin's kids are 13, 12 and 10 1/2. I can't imagine them at Rent, Boobs. I really can't.
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boobs... how did i miss knowing you had 2 sons? i know i'm oblivious to a lot of things... but damn! anyway, have fun at qvc!
Middy..how could you NOT know that? I'm shocked !!!
Girly...if my sons felt uncomfortable about something you know I wouldn't take them. I felt they would be fine with RENT and it did bring about many conversations with us...things they should know about.
i don't know how i didn't know that. i'm sorry boobs!!!
Boobs, whatever you are doing is working. Your sons are two of the most delightful young men I have ever met. I know how proud you are of them. They are polite and kind and funny and sweet and smart and handsome. Just like their Dad.
Awwwww Addy knows how to make Boobs blush. That's means a lot....some people just make you feel like..."how can you allow them to see stuff like that?" I'd rather my sons see things with me and then discuss then to feel like fools in front of their friends when they don't understand things.
Put in my two cents for Boobs' boys, who are well mannered adorable and as polite as can be, the brief instance I got to meet them!
Hooray Boobs!
Undi I totally agree with you.
And thanks Cookie...coming from my friends it means a lot. *nibbles*
I didn't know that either!
awwwww! I bet they are lovely!
Hugs to boobs! I am so with you on this.It never ceases to amaze me how some folks sy no no to somethings and sure dear blow up that village in a video game.
I must, must MUST me these young men of yours someday!
I'm sure Em and Mom will meet my sons one of these days...we're always taking them to see shows...as a matter of fact we're seeing The Woman In White and Sweeney Todd on the same day in November...yes a double feature with the boys.
They're sweethearts! I bet they'd be hanging their heads in embarrassment right now, if they read these comments.
Em, how did you miss the Rent poster avatar Boobs was using right after the soundtrack came out. His oldest son drew it!
Our fingerprints don't fade from the lives we touch.
Puppies are babies in fur coats.
Tinfoil...The Terrorizing Terminator
I have no idea!
How old are they, Boobs? (Watch, they're like two years younger than me. Then I can't go "awww!")
Answering for Boobs, cause he just went to bed. In a couple weeks, the oldest will be 15 and the younger one is 13.
Our fingerprints don't fade from the lives we touch.
Puppies are babies in fur coats.
Tinfoil...The Terrorizing Terminator
ha, I was close!
You're doing it all right Boobs! Kids need to be exposed to the important stuff early. They're curious but sometimes a bit cautious to ask ... exposure without "lecture" is a perfect way to integrate material and will more times than not lead to conversation. It worked with my four nephews *go ask Uncle Paul* and with my two kids when I had them.
Good Morning my darling SOMMS..and Thank You...sometimes people make you feel like you're a bad parent for exposing kids to certain things. Walking out of "Jesus Christ Superstar" a woman actually turned around as we were walking out of the theater and said..."I can't believe someone would take their kids to see this."....it took all of my energy to keep my temper from flaring and my mouth shut. I chalk it up to ignornace with people like that.
My experience is that the one thing that kids WILL tell you is when they don't like something or when they are embarrassed. As concerns the woman, and others like her, don't get mad at them. They won't change. Your children however can change the world!!
Again you're correct SOMMSY....I was going to take my oldest to "See What I Wanna See" and after he read about it told me that he'd rather NOT see it....I was shocked because Idina of course is his favorite, but I won't force them to see something they feel they would be uncomfortable at seeing.
boobs, that's a great way to look at it. rock on.
boobs, that's a great way to look at it. rock on.
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