The little monster we met at three, has become a "little big monster" in its adolescent years. Earlier, it used to stomp, scream and wail. Now, it grunts, growls and snaps. It's parents smile helplessly as if to say, " We didn't know how this happened". I smile back, politely and lie, "Yes, couldn't see that coming."
Though Newton's law of action and reaction was first published in 1687, and the general principle of it has concerned religions and philosophies down the ages, it is strange that parents continue to think that little brats will transform into angels as they grow up without any interference or attempt to discipline them on the parents' part.
I must be old-fashioned, but I think it's important for a parent to be a parent first, and then even pretend to be a friend.
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2 comments:
er...that's newton. not einstein. :D
and totally agree with you that kids need thei rparents to be parents and not buddies.
Sorry, typo error. Thanks for pointing it out.
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