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[sm4him]

"You are not a failure, you are a great example of what not to do" in big, red letters.

I had a teacher in 8th grade who would tell people, usually after handing them a paper with a big red "F" for about the umpteenth time, "You are NOT useless. You can at least serve as a bad example."



And they worry today about kids getting bullied by other KIDS.

 

[sm4him]

So, I was so busy being PRODUCTIVE at work (not even kidding!! I got things done, yay me!), that I missed all the talk about lunch.

Actually, I was so busy I didn't even realize it WAS lunchtime. Now, that's just TOO busy.

 

[sm4him]

I'm having the rest of the hobo potatoes that I made yesterday. They were good, but I hope my tummy "accepts" them a little more readily today.

 

[snowbear154 84]

You didn't miss much.

iTunes call: 101 Strings - Meadowland

 

[sm4him]

You didn't miss much.

iTunes call: 101 Strings - Meadowland

Really??!? In this thread?? Gosh, who woulda thunk it?

 

[snowbear154 84]

My sunshine (lovely wife) has gotten back up!

 

[Stradawhovious]

And they worry today about kids getting bullied by other KIDS.

Funny story about that... for the last 2 years we have been telling our 12 year old that his mouth is going to get his ass kicked. He can be very rude, inconsiderate and someimes down right mean. It's funny because he's a tiny, tiny boy. A medium gust of wind is enough to knock him off course.

Anywhoo, one day he comes home covered in dirt, with a torn shirt and a shiner bawling his eyes out. "YOU HAVE TO TELL THE PRINCIPAL! THAT KID NEEDS TO BE ARRESTED" After calming him down he explains that a bigger kid (same grade) pushed him down and punched him a few times. We asked him to tell us everything that happened and he said "Well it started when I said "Hey Stupid, come here""

My wife and I got a good kick out of that one. He asked us why we weren't calling the police on the bully... "Well, the way I see it" my wife said, "The bully in this case got his butt kicked."


He hasn't been in an altercation since.

 

[snowbear154 84]

New whatzit posted.

 

[sm4him]

And they worry today about kids getting bullied by other KIDS.

Funny story about that... for the last 2 years we have been telling our 12 year old that his mouth is going to get his ass kicked. He can be very rude, inconsiderate and someimes down right mean. It's funny because he's a tiny, tiny boy. A medium gust of wind is enough to knock him off course.

Anywhoo, one day he comes home covered in dirt, with a torn shirt and a shiner bawling his eyes out. "YOU HAVE TO TELL THE PRINCIPAL! THAT KID NEEDS TO BE ARRESTED" After calming him down he explains that a bigger kid (same grade) pushed him down and punched him a few times. We asked him to tell us everything that happened and he said "Well it started when I said "Hey Stupid, come here""

My wife and I got a good kick out of that one. He asked us why we weren't calling the police on the bully... "Well, the way I see it" my wife said, "The bully in this case got his butt kicked."


He hasn't been in an altercation since.

It was definitely NOT a good plan to take a swig from my water bottle while reading the line, "well it started when…"

With parenting like that…your kid is gonna turn out just fine.

 

[Stradawhovious]

With parenting like that…your kid is gonna turn out just fine.

I sure hope so... we aren't having NEARLY the same luck with the 16 year old...

 

[snowbear154 84]

He sounds like our oldest, in that he always had to learn things on his own, usually the hard way.

 

[sm4him]

Satan entered into both of my children's bodies about the time they turned 16.
Our relationship became sort of like the reverse of the Dread Pirate Roberts. I felt more like saying, "Good morning, sunshine! Rise and shine; I'll most likely strangle you before evening."

Fortunately, they did both grow out of whatever the jam their problem was and are now (mostly) absolutely delightful young adults.

 

[snowbear154 84]

iTunes call: In the Air Tonight

jammin drums!!

 

[limr8 6]

A comment made on my blog this morning:

"magnificent issues altogether, you simply gained a emblem new reader.
What might you recommend about your submit that you made some
days in the past? Any sure?"

SO thoughtful!

 

[snowbear154 84]

Get The Part Started -- Pink.