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However, as a parent, I am on the look-out for these differences.i had suicidal tendencies in the past due to a traumatic experience... i'm sure nobody knew... when you're depressed... all people know is that you're acting differently... they don't know why or the extent, especially when you keep your emotions bottled up
i feel you... as every parent should... the only ways is to have true communication... i don't think you necessarily have to patriot act your kids... but if you spend enough time talking building them up into stronger people to face the world, its hard to go wrong. then again, with the internet as a medium... i'd say you might have to patriot act your kids through 15... especially girls... society is harsh on them as *** objects.However, as a parent, I am on the look-out for these differences.
I think the problem in todays society is too many parents only want to be their kids friend. I doubt that's the case in this situation though. I think I get what you're saying though... as a "friend"- building trust, communication and having good times... I think that is what a parent should be too. Some people think it means being able to party with your kids. I wonder how much the child of the other fam was involved in the myspace thing.A good parent has the ability to be both an authoritative figure, caretaker, and most importantly a friend to their kids. With all 3 done right, you usually won't have many problems. But without a well balance of those 3 things, it's very easy to lose control..specially if you slack off when they hit puberty.
exactlyYeah, as a 'friend' I mean exactly that..building the line of communication and trust, the kid should feel like they can talk to you about ANYTHING! But where most of them eff up is not keeping a healthy balance between Friend (encouragement, confidence, ect), Caregiver (food, nourishment, love, affection, etc), and Authoritation (teaching principals, manners, respect, honesty, etc).
winnAR!The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.