Parents often yap that a job worth doing is worth doing well. But as a kid if you think a chore is not worth doing and do it poorly, which follows from the first premise, or ... moreParents often yap that a job worth doing is worth doing well. But as a kid if you think a chore is not worth doing and do it poorly, which follows from the first premise, or do not do it at all your parents are angry!
It's something I just can't fathom. Stories of 13-year-olds doing LSD, stealing cars, and getting pregnant. When I was 13 I was a little innocent baby lol, more concerned with read... moreIt's something I just can't fathom. Stories of 13-year-olds doing LSD, stealing cars, and getting pregnant. When I was 13 I was a little innocent baby lol, more concerned with reading fantasy novels and going on bike-rides than diving head-first into the slums of adult problems. My parents had it so easy with me. What about you? Were you easy on your parents?
I think that regardless of what parents say to their children, they always have a secret (and sometimes not so secret) favorite child.You know, he gets away with more things and se... moreI think that regardless of what parents say to their children, they always have a secret (and sometimes not so secret) favorite child.You know, he gets away with more things and seems to do no wrong.What did that do for / to you, or the chosen sibling???
At Wal-Mart the.other day I saw a guy meet with some coworkers and putting a.hand on a kid's shoulders he.said to his friend, "hey meet my stepson Johnnie".There was nothing overtl... moreAt Wal-Mart the.other day I saw a guy meet with some coworkers and putting a.hand on a kid's shoulders he.said to his friend, "hey meet my stepson Johnnie".There was nothing overtly happening that made me think anything was amiss, but it still didn't feel right to me.Why do men introduce their step children. As such and not as their sons or daughter?My feelings would get hurt evertkme he did that.NOTE: Glis shoved me a thought a had not considered. What if all parties involved can actually get along and therrs and active ex father in this kids life. Should this step father call the kid son? Or.step son.?Good point Gliss. less
For instance, you disapproved of the marriage, or you and the new spouse did not get along with each other, or you were no longer a minor when the marriage took place, etc. ~
I have a family member who is an alcoholic. She has been sober for a while. Almost sure she has relapsed.Just don't understand, her life is going so well. Is ther... moreI have a family member who is an alcoholic. She has been sober for a while. Almost sure she has relapsed.Just don't understand, her life is going so well. Is there some way to encourage her to stop before everything in her life falls apart?
