tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post256194502080267469..comments2024-02-24T02:17:22.800-08:00Comments on Focus: Mother's Day -- Not just for MothersMunirGhiasuddinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-2462080063592639082011-05-16T13:01:49.794-07:002011-05-16T13:01:49.794-07:00Well written. That's sad! I feel bad for the...Well written. That's sad! I feel bad for the littler person. I remember being mean to my children when they were little, and now that I have grown into my parenting role, I can't tell them I'm sorry enough. In the beginning I parented like I was parented, and, now, I parent as God parents. :) There is something about having faith in someone wonderful and much larger than self. Again, well stated.<br /><br />DellaStep-parent's Covehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066546132095754275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-22734560256887066332011-05-16T08:42:58.918-07:002011-05-16T08:42:58.918-07:00A beautiful message indeed, Munir. And what Michae...A beautiful message indeed, Munir. And what Michael has written is sad but true. I'm glad my four are already grown. I don't have any grandchildren and don't think I ever will as my kids have chosen very busy professions and have long said that if they couldn't be a really good parent, then they'd rather not be one at all. Thank you for visiting my blog and for your comment! Always appreciated!<br /><br />SylviaSylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-58261675180765754102011-05-16T08:27:40.737-07:002011-05-16T08:27:40.737-07:00Beautiful message you have here Munir. I think tha...Beautiful message you have here Munir. I think that you have a stronger grasp of what it is to be a parent because of your upbringing than is taught to people here in the U.S. The United States is a very selfish place. It's ruled by capitalism and people are brought up from an early age to accept that if someone isn't rich, it's because they are lazy good-for-nothings. This translates into a belief of superiority and selfishness that is central to most Americans in the way they deal with others. Neighbors put up walls because they don't want your crap affecting their house and they yell at kids because kids are doing something that upsets them.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-47040728363524199582011-05-16T03:41:52.730-07:002011-05-16T03:41:52.730-07:00I've seen that happen too and called a strange...I've seen that happen too and called a stranger on it in the ladies room one time. She said some choice words and ran out. I can only hope I gave her food for thought that may last somewhere. Plant a seed, hopefully.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063538863025012110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-62252955943175085972011-05-16T02:49:56.467-07:002011-05-16T02:49:56.467-07:00I just cringe when I hear parents say those things...I just cringe when I hear parents say those things to their kids and it seems to happen more often, or perhaps people aren't as savvy hiding their comments?<br />regardless, it is shameful what parents do to their kids!<br />Great post and happy day!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795817810030681267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-75811582857310473442011-05-15T23:44:30.569-07:002011-05-15T23:44:30.569-07:00Hi Munir .. a wise thing to comment on - good for ...Hi Munir .. a wise thing to comment on - good for us to read .. and I can quite see where you're coming from .. So glad you had a lovely afternoon at the zoo .. and a wonderful gift to be there for your son's family and give them some extra time and help before number three appears! Enjoy - with thoughts - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-85457805077388938762011-05-15T22:40:58.606-07:002011-05-15T22:40:58.606-07:00I believe parents these days have to take special ...I believe parents these days have to take special classes and learn to how to deal with their children. Family frames are totally different than they used to be. Alas, most of my generation, here in Israel did not have grandparents to comfort us when we were young.Drora's minimundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121137317566476061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-71590263487582532022011-05-15T19:37:42.259-07:002011-05-15T19:37:42.259-07:00Very true - I have to remind my wonderful hubby ab...Very true - I have to remind my wonderful hubby about it every so often. Kids learn what you show them - so we have to show them compassion and love.Vanilla Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08857752710040192834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800160462094633117.post-90201823034115493682011-05-15T18:34:28.519-07:002011-05-15T18:34:28.519-07:00Today, I overheard a woman call her grandson a ter...Today, I overheard a woman call her grandson a terrible name. It upset me so much; I wanted to hold him as he was crying.<br />There are lots of people who should never have children. They don't have the talent or gift for it, and it is awful for the child.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175778756449339363noreply@blogger.com