tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post8790950818438419445..comments2023-09-17T15:44:55.446-04:00Comments on My Wandering Mind: NOWJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-25768576615086075422012-05-07T00:24:52.140-04:002012-05-07T00:24:52.140-04:00I just get so worried about what these kids who ar...I just get so worried about what these kids who are so regimented will do when they grow up. When life doesn't reward them for just 'being', when life doesn't give them a minute by minute schedule or even worse, when it does give them that, how will they function?<br />I hope this turns around soon. Seriously. ♥<br />Kids need to have play time which they direct.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-16725607616781582022012-05-06T19:23:27.704-04:002012-05-06T19:23:27.704-04:00My husband totally agrees with your school of thou...My husband totally agrees with your school of thought...and sadly this is the way things are nowadays. I didn't have a computer growing up, but I did have tv. I lived out in the country far away from the city and had few friends. TV was my friend as well as books and music. I guess that is why I am sort of cerebral when it comes down to it. I didn't have to depend on the computer for my world. My world was in books...sometimes on tv (but no cable, just the regular channels...and sometimes on the radio. I don't know what I would be if I had been born in this generation. I can only surmise that I would be the same person.Susan ~ Today's Writing Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357781498213225382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-51614420886434381202012-04-22T18:10:15.285-04:002012-04-22T18:10:15.285-04:00I can't reply to you Corinne, don't know w...I can't reply to you Corinne, don't know why, but anyway...I do believe you are right in your observation. I've seen it way too much all around me. Very sad. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-77945674755757111182012-04-22T08:42:52.704-04:002012-04-22T08:42:52.704-04:00I watch the children of the poor in India (where I...I watch the children of the poor in India (where I live) creating their own games and toys, while the children of the rich are bored despite all they have. What you say is so true.Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-56371518874492488092012-04-19T20:00:31.923-04:002012-04-19T20:00:31.923-04:00Yep the hover-rounds! LOL
Thanks for commenting...Yep the hover-rounds! LOL <br />Thanks for commenting Trish this old lady appreciates your thoughts.<br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-68472353667899290632012-04-19T10:31:23.353-04:002012-04-19T10:31:23.353-04:00I'm not an old lady, but I agree: a few steps ...I'm not an old lady, but I agree: a few steps backward wouldn't hurt! :) I have a term for those parents who feel the need to be within a 5 foot radius of their children at all times. I call them hover-rounds. *lol*Trish Samshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557682760734854010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-89103431659814273592012-04-18T21:59:06.878-04:002012-04-18T21:59:06.878-04:00Exactly right k~. ♥Exactly right k~. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-62655143889216741042012-04-18T14:44:37.084-04:002012-04-18T14:44:37.084-04:00It is continually altering based on the input. Nic...It is continually altering based on the input. Nice post Jo.k~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17308736457276683273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-80515983376924695112012-04-18T10:24:05.464-04:002012-04-18T10:24:05.464-04:00I was just thinking about something...I think this...I was just thinking about something...I think this crappy economy might be very helpful to some of the over-structured kids out there! Less money might mean the kids will be finding ways to entertain and exercise a little more than they have in the last few years.<br />Although I know there are many, many exceptions to the situation I am discussing here, it is still far too prevalent and I smile whenever I hear a mom with elementary kids saying she limits ANYTHING in the kids lives. I smile when I hear of parents parenting today and hope it is making a turn around. Not back to how I was raised, just something a little less hectic.<br />I am not surprised your kids are raising wonderful little people, they were raised to be wonderful parents by example.<br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-62710916724253216322012-04-18T09:39:35.667-04:002012-04-18T09:39:35.667-04:00I suppose every generation looks at the next few a...I suppose every generation looks at the next few and wonders about what portions of the changes are positive and which are detrimental. The "everyone's a winner" mindset has been in place for a few decades now and though I'm not a fan of the concept, most (not all, that's for sure!) folks get a wake-up call once they're out on their own and realize that if they want continuing accolades, they'll actually have to earn them. <br /><br />My kids had good balance and I'm happy to see that the grands are being raised to enjoy both structured and unstructured time, and are being guided well. They're young, but are already kind, responsible little people. So far, so good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-42798429506585883082012-04-18T09:36:10.115-04:002012-04-18T09:36:10.115-04:00I know this is true and kinda my point...some pare...I know this is true and kinda my point...some parents do a great job of counteracting the attaboys and still maintaining self-esteem in their kids, but a ton of them are on the attaboy bandwagon setting their kids up for that big slap in the face when the REAL world doesn't think mediocre is good enough.<br />I just say, keep it real and honest with your kids, when they do well go nuts, when they don't do so well, commiserate with them.<br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-91807119892869875792012-04-18T09:33:10.647-04:002012-04-18T09:33:10.647-04:00I imagine in 30 years you'll be writing this! ...I imagine in 30 years you'll be writing this! :)<br />I know that all generations think the younger ones are going to take the world to hell in a handbasket, but I do have serious doubts and concerns for the huge number of kids who are not learning about the real world until they step into it at age 18 or 22 and are just blown away by reality. It's so unnecessary.<br />I'd bet your kiddos get a good dose of reality on a regular basis, just based on their mama's attitude about life!<br />No worries. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-12237564509513133662012-04-17T18:09:42.369-04:002012-04-17T18:09:42.369-04:00My kids are both grown - one is a sophomore in col...My kids are both grown - one is a sophomore in college, one is graduating from college next month. While I agree that there is too much self-esteem garbage being handed out to our children, I can tell you this - when they get out of our houses and on their own in the world - my kids both left home for college - the axis rights itself pretty darn quickly. <br /><br />Also, I believe parents can counteract the constant "attaboys" by being honest with their children about what is really needed to succeed.Sharon Greenthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341769570752679625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-8987139588769792052012-04-17T05:23:05.056-04:002012-04-17T05:23:05.056-04:00I can only control mine--and that is where I start...I can only control mine--and that is where I start. <br /><br />Maybe in 30 years we'll be saying -- this is so much better and that is so much worse, just like we do today? Maybe in the grand scheme of things we just do the best we can and somehow it all works out? <br /><br />My prayer is for wisdom, so I may steer my children in the right direction until it is their turn to navigate. At which point I'll pray they have some sort of understanding from their upbringing and can make me proud. Only time will tell!!<br /><br />Cheers, Jenn.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559573562599754752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-76613600710770622992012-04-16T22:11:47.842-04:002012-04-16T22:11:47.842-04:00Glad to hear that you are actually parenting by yo...Glad to hear that you are actually parenting by your own standards! That's good news. I think when the kids WANT to do more, fine, go for it, within reason.<br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-54864736468445788702012-04-16T18:16:34.490-04:002012-04-16T18:16:34.490-04:00I so agree with you! Kids are overstimulated, we t...I so agree with you! Kids are overstimulated, we try to limit our kids to one activity..no travel teams, etc(some parents think we're doing them a disservice because they are supposedly athletically 'gifted'). I also envision visiting 'winter' at my leisure, not actually living through it...we'll see. Great post as usual!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02968775323161746642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-80488748827185021492012-04-16T00:47:55.162-04:002012-04-16T00:47:55.162-04:00Thanks Linda, ya know I've written many times ...Thanks Linda, ya know I've written many times that my life is what it is and I have so many blessings, I cannot complain. He's a good man and Momma needs me here, so I'm here and happy to be so.<br />:)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-73140619711462427252012-04-16T00:24:36.290-04:002012-04-16T00:24:36.290-04:00A lot of good points were made in your post, Jo. T...A lot of good points were made in your post, Jo. Too much is given without being earned. Glad you and your roomie are content with your now. : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-47258455899364438302012-04-15T23:33:07.929-04:002012-04-15T23:33:07.929-04:00I think so much of what today's kids are doing...I think so much of what today's kids are doing is just so destructive long term and the parents feel like they are giving them everything they didn't have, but what they aren't giving them is a chance to grow up after being a child. Makes me so sad.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-49375640242724028522012-04-15T23:10:26.783-04:002012-04-15T23:10:26.783-04:00From one old lady to another, I agree with you com...From one old lady to another, I agree with you completely. Many kids today think they are "entitled" to everything, whether they earn it or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com