Of course, I wonder about a lot of things. If you see me staring off into space, you can pretty guess that I'm wondering about something... How do they make Triscuits? They're so perfectly woven. Hmmm... I bet there's a little man...
Ok... back to reality. I wonder about parents these days. In fact, I wonder about myself. I'm a parent. I'm lumped into this category.
Are we wimpy? What makes me curious about the modern-day parent is this whole business about a 16 year old girl who tried to sail around the world by herself. Her brother did it at age 17, so why not her? She tried but got caught in a bad storm and was rescued, so unfortunately she didn't make it. Bummer.
But now her parents have to defend their decision to have their daughter sail around the world alone. If she had made it home safely, would we be having this discussion? Probably not.
I realize that most parents haven't raised their kids to be master sailors. Obviously her parents had enough confidence in their daughter (and son) to let this event happen. Shouldn't they have the last say in this situation? It's their daughter and they know her best.
It seems to me that kids 30 years ago had more freedom to explore. While sailing around the world was out of the question for most teenagers, a lot of pre-teens (tweens?) went to the mall sans parents. I remember doing this. Heck, I was even what they used to call a "latch-key kid" at age 7. I came home from school before everyone else, so I was alone for at least an hour before my brothers got there. That wouldn't even enter the minds of parents nowadays. Leave a 7 year old at home? Child endangerment. Call the cops.
If you raise a kid right -- teach them right from wrong and put a good head on their shoulders -- then what do you have to worry about?
As Caitlynn gets older, she's wanting more independence, which is awesome and a wee-bit scary at the same time. If I feel she's ready for some things, then I'm ready to let her off the leash.
Who knows. She may surprise me.
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If you raise a kid right -- teach them right from wrong and put a good head on their shoulders -- then what do you have to worry about?
(with diva twang) Mmmmm Hmmmmmm!
I've got another award to bestow upon this wonderful blog of yours. :)
Michael -- You are too kind. Another award? Thank you , thank you.
Something I have always said Marcy, kids these days are overprotected.
AV
AV --
So true. I'll be sure to let my kids off their leash.
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