Comments on: Do All Parent’s Want A “Do Over”?

By: Natural

Natural — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:46:22 +0000

i probably would have given my kid a variety of food when she was younger….she is such a picky eater, but like vered said…mom nor dad is responsible for every action of a child….we have an influence, but cannot control everything

By: BloggerNewbie

BloggerNewbie — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:33:32 +0000

Vered,

I finally agree. It took me a long time to realize that the mom is not 100% responsible for every action of a child. When they did something I didn’t agree with I used to think I somehow failed. But no, they were not brought up that way, they have their own mind. Some people should think twice about that before they judge others. I have often heard others remark about the parents when a teen was in trouble. Again, they have their own mind and for whatever reason make wrong choices.

By: Vered - MomGrind

Vered - MomGrind — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:34:06 +0000

“personality has as much to do with your spending habits as does how you are taught.” I agree. Realizing it’s only part “nurture” and that a big part is “nature” actually takes a lot of the pressure off.

By: Dee Langdon - BloggerNewbie

Dee Langdon - BloggerNewbie — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:44:59 +0000

Ian, It was certainly never boring raising three girls. I'm glad to hear a vote on the side of "kids doing what they want to do" regardless of their parents. As far as your 16 yr old, this is the crucial time for any kid, teenage life is so hard, the key is understanding that the end of the world to them is real. he he, the 5 yr old sounds like she knows what she's doing! Dee Langdon - BloggerNewbie´s last blog post..6 Tips On How To Write Killer Blog Comments

By: Ian Peatey

Ian Peatey — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:22:14 +0000

Hi Dee ... I so much enjoyed reading this and finding out a little about the 'parent' you as a change from the 'blogger' you. And what a great story - seems like our kids grow their own way whatever we parents do. My do-over list. For my eldest (16) I'd just make sure I was around a lot more. For my youngest (5) I'd not have given in so much to her every demand - as she comes to expect everything she wants (from me at least). I fear for any man she has a relationship with in 20 years or so from now! Of course, I still have time for my 'do-over' as she's still so young. Ian Ian Peatey´s last blog post..Doomed to be violently entertained