Fear is the heart of love

[estelle]

A couple of months ago I saw a toddler and his mum on the street. The child was crying, I don’t remember why. Maybe I never even learned why because I had not been there from the beginning and once a child that age starts throwing a tantrum there’s not really much sense to be made of it anymore. The woman tried sweet talking and when that didn’t

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[adoptedwriter]

Interesting perspective here. I can't recall if I ever did that to one of my kids. Not sure if a parent ever did that to me either. Hmmm...

[estelle]

If you don't remember it, probably not. Or it wasn't as scary to you.

[dmousey]

Hah! I've done this with my daughter when she was 3 going on 4. She refused to leave her carseat- so I threatened to leave her, and walked to the trunk and crouched- she got upset and started screaming 'Mommy don't leave me.' (like I would!) I gave it a minute, walked back from my hiding place to get her, and the little booger gives me a beatific smile- and says NO! And giggles! I had to stop myself from laughing.

Such a brat! This was a good read! Hug and peace~~~D

[estelle]

pwnd. She totally played you! Adorable.

[magazhchi]

A nice read. It did make me think.

[estelle]

Thank you.

[my_name_is_jenn]

I remember my mother doing this to my sister once when she was 2 or 3. I must have been about 10 and for some reason, I thought my mother was serious, so then I refused to leave my sister. It ended up being a big debacle, haha.

Very nice take on the prompt and very well written. :)

[estelle]

That's amazing! Can I have you as an older sister?

[halfshellvenus]

I never did that to our kids, and it just makes me ache when I see parents do that.

I don't think it's unreasonable to want your loved ones to let you know they're going to be out of touch for awhile, especially if it's someone you're dating! A little time now and then is not a bad thing-- but just silently withdrawing tends to communicate negative things, whether the person intends to or not. Sometimes lack of communication IS communication, but not everyone understands that.

[estelle]

Yes, there is a very important difference.

I don't think anyone should have to understand that. I know, it's common practice now, but I still think ghosting is shady.