Comments on: Mean Kids

By: lisa

lisa — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:10:31 +0000

Jennifer, thank you so much for stopping by to read my blog. I love the story of Noah and his cousin. You are right. There is plenty of good to cancel out the bad. I remember telling my Grandpa when I was younger that I wasn’t sure I wanted to have children and bring them into this mean world. He was quick to point out if the good people in this world quit having children, we’ll be completely outnumbered.

Hugs to Noah.

By: JenniferMoon

JenniferMoon — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 23:00:13 +0000

I just wanted to tell you your blog is fascinating. You are one heck of a writer– very talented!!!
The incident with the little boy in the store and your baby girl– ugh, my heart was sinking as I read. When I hear things like that I actually get pain in my chest. My heart aches, mostly in sadness for ignorant people. There is so much beauty in life they will miss out on because they choose something other than goodness and compassion.

Well, for that one little boy out there who is lacking in it there are other little boys, nearly the same age, like my son Noah (6). His 12 year old cousin was born missing her left hand– there is only a stump and finger nubs. Anyway, she adores Noah because whenever he sees her he wants to kiss her hand! He says God gave her a very special hand and he loves it just like he loves her. She, of course, thinks Noah is a silly kid.

Keep writing and sharing your beautiful life with us. And thank you!!!! You have an awesome life and a beautiful daughter!!!

By: Kris in Hawaii

Kris in Hawaii — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:54:49 +0000

The boy obviously has learned somewhere that abusive behavior is OK. Kids are certainly kids, but the mother was completely ignorant. No doubt that kid will grow up seeing juvenile hall sooner or later. The mother is the one lacking social skills. It would have been an appropriate time to explain what a birthmark was and why it was rude to not only mention it but also to remark on it as being “ugly.”

The listing agent on my house was born with one arm (probably thalidamide); Chris was about 9 when he burst out: “Hey you have only one arm!!!” It wasn’t rude, it was just normal curiosity, and the agent had heard it many times before. However, I asked Chris to apologize and still used that example as a time to sit down with him and explain why it was not appropriate to make such a remark to someone.

Sorry this happened to you Lisa. People are clueless.

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:59:58 +0000

Wow. I am so on boat with you on this. I have a really well behave son, mostly because I am watching every thing he does. You handled yourself well, and honestly there wasn’t much more you could do.

Am’s mom sounds a lot like mine.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:18:20 +0000

What a little shit!! I am glad you talked to the childs mother. If that were one of my kids I would have been completely mortified by what he said, (let alone him attempting to hit her with a ball.) I would have flipped, apologized profusely and then taken child home for a good talking to!! But I have to say my kids know better and have compassion for other people.

Unreal.

By: lisa

lisa — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 02:57:51 +0000

Wow Amsterdamn. I wish your mother had been with this child’s mother today. Not that I would have needed a slap to set him straight, but he walked away from that situation learning nothing. Your mom left an impression that helped shape you into a good citizen of the world. I think that’s a wonderful gift from her.

Emily, I wonder the same thing.

By: Emily (esuzanne)

Emily (esuzanne) — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 02:36:32 +0000

Very well written Lisa!!! You sure have a way with words. When my first son was born I used to just look at him and wonder how children become so mean and why would any parent allow their child to learn that behavior. Makes me want to shelter them forever (although I know that would cause other issues). Snuggle that beautiful girl!

By: Amsterdamn

Amsterdamn — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 02:05:20 +0000

This reminds me of when I, as a boy of probably 7 or 8 years old, was at a park with my twin and my mother. At the play equipment, I noticed a little girl who was about 5 years old with her mother. The little girl had no eyes. I turned to my brother and said, “Look at the girl with the creepy eyes!” Before the last word left my lips, without saying a word, my mother slapped my face so hard, I can still feel it today. It rattled my teeth.
I have never forgotten that, and it instantly taught me that you never, ever hurt other people in word or action.