Comebacks

OK thanks,makes total sense now,

 

I have to say, I don't much approve of the style of parenting.

But you kept your sense of humor. :cheers2:

 

what type of parenting. cuz eventually after i got over the initial shock of what my kids said, they did get lectured for their language.

 

Punitive.

But I have no kids.

I think it's important to set limits but try to understand why they do what they do.

And also let them know that you set limits out of love for them.

Again, purely theoretical.

 

I really didnt get the dayum thing,and I assure you my parents both did and are doing and have done an excellent job,I turned out pretty normal.........at least I think I did........and she still feeds me ..............Some lessons are best learned the hard way......and I love her for teaching me the way that things should be,rather than some parents who are happy teaching their kids the way things are.Sorry for getting off topic,Ill try to remember some other comebacks to share tomorrow.

 

I try to be as cool as i can possibly be, but there are limits. Kids just dont understand that when you are saying no or giving them those long lectures its because you love them.

my oldest daughter always wanted to go to these parties it gang infested areas. She would cry, yell, scream and pout when I said no. But one day, when a party got out of control and someone was shot and killed (one of her good friends was at this party) she finally saw it and said she understood why i said no.

 

Badd: Sorry if I appeared to make a commentary on your parents. It's none of my business and they certainly did something good, because you seem like a nice guy.

Dust: Yeah. I'm not saying you should compromise in setting limits. I was referring to punitive things like freeze outs and grounding.

Everything is well so long as you explain your reasons and try to understand theirs.

But, yeah. I'm not advocating lax or vacant parenting (to use Dave's words).

 

I always try to ground my kids but always give in. Now I just take their phones for about 15 minutes and their whole attitudes change. Quite remarkable how that works.

 

I really wonder what I'd do as a father.

Hard to say en abstracto.

 

Id be wringing the necks,just kidding.........and I enjoy your commentaries Praxiskepsis absolutely no offense taken,i enjoy conversationwithopinion

 

I wonder if there is a way not to be punitive and setting limits simultaneously.

OR, if I'm just an idealistic know-it-all because I have no practical experience with children.

 

"so's your face" is perfect for any insult or enflaming remark.