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RE: A Snowflake By Any Other Name
Well, @dragonanarchist, you are doing a stupendous job raising your little guy from what I can tell. I didn't do the parent meet ups for the same reason. And don't get me started on the PTA moms and room mothers. I tried that and stood on the sidelines watching each one try to outdo herself. That's a nice concept - an adult free will trapped in a child's body. We need to guide them. And it may be inconvenient, but we also need to remember to stand our ground with following through on consequences. I have had to cancel many exciting plans to show I mean business. And I wasn't happy about it either. Thanks for the comment. I wondered if I would make some enemies! ;)
It is noteworthy because it proves you are a damned good mom.
Funny you should say 'I wondered if i would make some enemies" - where are they, the baby-proofing parents? Not one negative ohmygurdyouresuchabadmother!! comment? But how? This is still the Internet, right? Perhaps their overprotection is borne of doubt and whilst those parents may happily look disapprovingly while gathered in a playground gaggle; alone in front of a screen maybe those choices dont feel so certain.
Great piece anyway. The message that we can care and still allow lifes shit to happen and that doesn't mean a complete return to Spartan parenting can't be aired enough.