Post by peanutmuse on Mar 24, 2016 11:01:05 GMT -5
I don't think cloth diapers are cute.
I have no problem with how people choose to diaper their children. It's not about that. I just frequently hear "it saves so much money, it's better for the environment, plus they are sooooo cute."
I think they look stupid. They are freaking huge and ugly under clothes and just meh without clothes.
peanutmuse, I wouldn't have thought that! I have a few friends who have only done clothe diapers and their kids always looked really cute. Could it be the type of clothe diaper?
peanutmuse , I wouldn't have thought that! I have a few friends who have only done clothe diapers and their kids always looked really cute. Could it be the type of clothe diaper?
No, it's not the type. I've seen many types. The girls in my Jan 14 group post pics all of the time, different brands, sizes, just wearing the diapers, sometimes wearing clothes over them. I just don't like them. I think they look stupid.
To be fair, I can understand why people like them... I just don't happen to be one of those people.
Ok I thought of one. I think our generation is spoiling the shit out of our kids and it is gonna be bad news later on. **opinion brought to you thanks to a discussion on my local mom's group about "which presents are from you and which ones are from the Easter Bunny?"
We had a similar discussion re: Santa both in 2014 and 2015 in my Jan 14 group. Some people have all of the gifts from Santa. For us, there are a couple from Santa but the *good* ones are from us, so that kids can appreciate their families and learn to be grateful. Well, that's our plan anyway. We haven't really done big gifting yet. We got him a chair for his 1st birthday and... nothing for his 2nd. Literally, no present from us.
I have not done an Easter basket yet and don't know if I ever will. My mom looooves Easter and does one from her. I don't see the need.
Ok I thought of one. I think our generation is spoiling the shit out of our kids and it is gonna be bad news later on. **opinion brought to you thanks to a discussion on my local mom's group about "which presents are from you and which ones are from the Easter Bunny?"
I didn't know kids even got gifts from the Easter bunny! I also don't get getting pictures with a giant bunny.
I read a couple articles about how parents have to deal with so much now that EVERY holiday is a big thing. Like something about leprechaun's on St. Patrick's day. What?
I don't mind the Easter bunny. My parents never gave us Easter gifts; the bunny tended to leave things like pool toys, or new beach towels and swimsuits, vs just a basket of candy. So I think that will be what we do with our kids...useful stuff v. toys or junk.
Santa brought big gifts and filled the stockings; my parents gave us things like clothes. We had lovely Christmases but it never felt excessive and in hindsight I think it was just right.
in general, though, i do think the holidays have gotten out of control...I can remember doing little parties or activities in my preschool or elementary school-days but my mom was not at home making little glittery leprechaun footprints or creating messes for our resident elf.
Post by goldenlove3 on Mar 24, 2016 16:20:54 GMT -5
Maybe I'm broken because my parents were foreign and didn't do any of these things. We never did Santa. Easter was making and eating delicious Easter cookies and visiting family. No Easter Bunny. We didn't even make big deals about birthdays after a while. I still loved my childhood though. We didn't need overdone holidays. It was mostly about being with family.
Maybe I'm broken because my parents were foreign and didn't do any of these things. We never did Santa. Easter was making and eating delicious Easter cookies and visiting family. No Easter Bunny. We didn't even make big deals about birthdays after a while. I still loved my childhood though. We didn't need overdone holidays. It was mostly about being with family.
For the record I don't think you're broken.
I don't remember doing Santa past the time when I would have stopped believing in him... which I am thinking was young because I had 2 older siblings. I honestly don't remember ever believing in Santa. We got a movie every year for Easter. That was about it... and it was a Feature Film for the Family or something similar... so not anything like Disney or whatever the latest animated movie was. Also birthdays stopped being big deals at some point as well.
Here's my UO...I am tired of those 'open letter'-style blog posts and articles. The first couple (ten? hundred?) were fine and kind of innovative, but now every other article online--particularly related to parenting--seems to be written in that format. Ugh. It's trite and the article is inevitably kind of self-righteous and annoying.
Can't we just live and let live? So what if some woman glanced at you in Target while your kid was crying? Not everything needs to be made into an issue.
Here's my UO...I am tired of those 'open letter'-style blog posts and articles. The first couple (ten? hundred?) were fine and kind of innovative, but now every other article online--particularly related to parenting--seems to be written in that format. Ugh. It's trite and the article is inevitably kind of self-righteous and annoying.
Can't we just live and let live? So what if some woman glanced at you in Target while your kid was crying? Not everything needs to be made into an issue.
Here's my UO...I am tired of those 'open letter'-style blog posts and articles. The first couple (ten? hundred?) were fine and kind of innovative, but now every other article online--particularly related to parenting--seems to be written in that format. Ugh. It's trite and the article is inevitably kind of self-righteous and annoying.
Can't we just live and let live? So what if some woman glanced at you in Target while your kid was crying? Not everything needs to be made into an issue.
Can I get an HALLELUJAH?
I'm glad that opinion is popular with at least one other person in this world.
Ok I thought of one. I think our generation is spoiling the shit out of our kids and it is gonna be bad news later on. **opinion brought to you thanks to a discussion on my local mom's group about "which presents are from you and which ones are from the Easter Bunny?"
DH and I agreed that kids would get 5 gifts for Christmas.(something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read, +1 Santa gift) We read something that kids that are 2nd or 3rd generation middle class have a tendency to do worse than their parents/grandparents. A lot of that article detailed how parents of low income families said no because they had to, versus parents who just said no. For a lot of parents, it gets easier to just give the kid what they want to "shut them up." But low income families don't have that luxury. Also, new middle class families (those raised low income but made it into the middle class) want to give their kids everything they didn't have and that plays into it.
Here's my UO...I am tired of those 'open letter'-style blog posts and articles. The first couple (ten? hundred?) were fine and kind of innovative, but now every other article online--particularly related to parenting--seems to be written in that format. Ugh. It's trite and the article is inevitably kind of self-righteous and annoying.
Can't we just live and let live? So what if some woman glanced at you in Target while your kid was crying? Not everything needs to be made into an issue.
The problem is probably someone like me. If I hear a kid crying, I glance and look to see why! I've worked retail and my first instinct is to make sure a parent is there. If not, that child needs to be taken to customer service and parents needs to be called to that desk. I may glance but I'm not thinking anything negative, I'm making sure that kid is ok. Also, I'd want other adults to look, shaming strangers into not looking could be dangerous!
Post by shedreamsincolor on Mar 24, 2016 20:30:35 GMT -5
If your kid has been sick in the recent past, I want to know about it. Not because I'm going to tell you not to come over (I will sometimes) but because I know what our family has planned over the next week and whether or not I'm willing to take a risk with said illness. I work in an ER- believe me I am not a germaphobe. The opposite actually, I think exposure to some germs is good for my kids immune system. But I just like to know and make an informed decision! My sister pulls this shit with her kids all the time and it drives me nuts. Would have been nice to know your kid puked last night before the kids starting sharing utensils. Uggggh. Rant over.
The problem is probably someone like me. If I hear a kid crying, I glance and look to see why! I've worked retail and my first instinct is to make sure a parent is there. If not, that child needs to be taken to customer service and parents needs to be called to that desk. I may glance but I'm not thinking anything negative, I'm making sure that kid is ok. Also, I'd want other adults to look, shaming strangers into not looking could be dangerous!
No I think you misread. She is saying that just because someone glanced, it doesn't mean they were judging you and you need to make a huge deal and rant about it on Social Media.
Yes, this.
eta: I wasn't super clear in my OP, I was just so overcame with rage after reading yet another open letter that I did not formulate my thoughts particularly clearly.
If your kid has been sick in the recent past, I want to know about it. Not because I'm going to tell you not to come over (I will sometimes) but because I know what our family has planned over the next week and whether or not I'm willing to take a risk with said illness. I work in an ER- believe me I am not a germaphobe. The opposite actually, I think exposure to some germs is good for my kids immune system. But I just like to know and make an informed decision! My sister pulls this shit with her kids all the time and it drives me nuts. Would have been nice to know your kid puked last night before the kids starting sharing utensils. Uggggh. Rant over.
Totally agree! I'm not a germaphobe either but it drives me nuts when people withhold this information. My mom is the worst. My parents live four hours away so she never wants to cancel our visits even if she is sick. I was super pissed at Christmas when she gave her cold to my son which turned into pneumonia.
Post by elliecat17 on Mar 24, 2016 21:47:13 GMT -5
I think that parents need to start teaching their kids how to be able to sit quietly for an hour without ALWAYS needing some gaming device to be quite. I used to sit through 4-6 hour dinners without playing a device!
I think that parents need to start teaching their kids how to be able to sit quietly for an hour without ALWAYS needing some gaming device to be quite. I used to sit through 4-6 hour dinners without playing a device!
yes. We use devices at different times, but C is also capable of sitting with a book, or colouring, or puzzle, etc.
I think that parents need to start teaching their kids how to be able to sit quietly for an hour without ALWAYS needing some gaming device to be quite. I used to sit through 4-6 hour dinners without playing a device!
yes. We use devices at different times, but C is also capable of sitting with a book, or colouring, or puzzle, etc.
My sister's kids can and our kids will be able to too. It makes me sad when we go out and see an entire family plugged into their phones. I always hope that isn't their normal it is just that kind of day for them.
I *am* planning to plug my 16 month old into a few shows on our flight to Texas in a few months but I see that as totally different.
I think that parents need to start teaching their kids how to be able to sit quietly for an hour without ALWAYS needing some gaming device to be quite. I used to sit through 4-6 hour dinners without playing a device!
Sometimes it's the parents that don't think the kids can sit without it or the parents want them distracted.
peanutmuse , I wouldn't have thought that! I have a few friends who have only done clothe diapers and their kids always looked really cute. Could it be the type of clothe diaper?
No, it's not the type. I've seen many types. The girls in my Jan 14 group post pics all of the time, different brands, sizes, just wearing the diapers, sometimes wearing clothes over them. I just don't like them. I think they look stupid.
To be fair, I can understand why people like them... I just don't happen to be one of those people.
I know this is super late, but I'm just catching up from yesterday. But I wanted to say, I agree!!
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