The Mother of All Mothers
Funny how the most "sensitive" of people somehow manage to trample all over other people's sensitivities.
It is OK for them to spout off about their rights and their feelings, but no one else is allowed to express an opinion, or be sensitive or (God forbid) easily offended (no offense to the atheists in the room).
My children are my primary concern, and I take a dim view of folks who trifle with them. This is a facet of my motherly personality that I have discovered does not change with the ages of my children. It's not like they reach 18 years and I say toodles, you are on your own.
I know they have to fight their own battles, and I stand clear.
HOWEVER, I see what these folks do, how they behave, how they treat my kids. And I don't forget. I might forgive, but forgetting is a different matter.
I believe the old saying, "What goes around, comes around." I would never, never attempt to fight my children's battles, but you can bet I am on the sidelines, encouraging and coaching them. Always.
So here's the deal: If you are one of my kids' friends, I love you by association, and I will be your champion. You may even have been promoted to auxilliary child - you know who you are ;) But if you mess with one of my original-equipment children, all bets are off.
Be sensitive to each other.
This is actually good advice, even if you have not offended one of my kids: Be sensitive to each other. Remember, your "rights" end where the other guy's nose begins - and there has been a whole lotta nose-poking going on.
A warm and motherly word-to-the-wise.
Love from,
Your Mom
It is OK for them to spout off about their rights and their feelings, but no one else is allowed to express an opinion, or be sensitive or (God forbid) easily offended (no offense to the atheists in the room).
My children are my primary concern, and I take a dim view of folks who trifle with them. This is a facet of my motherly personality that I have discovered does not change with the ages of my children. It's not like they reach 18 years and I say toodles, you are on your own.
I know they have to fight their own battles, and I stand clear.
HOWEVER, I see what these folks do, how they behave, how they treat my kids. And I don't forget. I might forgive, but forgetting is a different matter.
I believe the old saying, "What goes around, comes around." I would never, never attempt to fight my children's battles, but you can bet I am on the sidelines, encouraging and coaching them. Always.
So here's the deal: If you are one of my kids' friends, I love you by association, and I will be your champion. You may even have been promoted to auxilliary child - you know who you are ;) But if you mess with one of my original-equipment children, all bets are off.
Be sensitive to each other.
This is actually good advice, even if you have not offended one of my kids: Be sensitive to each other. Remember, your "rights" end where the other guy's nose begins - and there has been a whole lotta nose-poking going on.
A warm and motherly word-to-the-wise.
Love from,
Your Mom