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This page is designed for me to let off some steam,
everyday life, just being goofy, and/or write my poems. I
take it out of my witchy journal and I will do this once a
week...Hopefully! I will keep these
on file for one month and then discard. And please
understand that they are MY opinions. Enjoy!
"What is happening to OUR children?"
Shooting, rape, abuse, depression, all of these things and
more are occuring to our children today! But why? Why
would children be committing such crimes? Many would say
that it is the home and I would say that may be right.
But I believe that it maybe the fact that there are no
parents in the home. They are both working and in this
society and time, both parents must work to provide for the
family. I believe that at least one parent should be in
the home. But nowadays you cant afford it. Another point
is kids having kids! It is sad when a
youngster must commit violent crimes. But a question to
the parents! When was the last time that you praised your
child? Or when was the last time you tooked the time to
talk to your child? To ask them questions about their
day? Some might say yesterday or a few hours ago and
others...well, may say that they dont have to because their
child is perfect or they just didnt have the time.
Whatever the reason it is that you dont talk to your child,
maybe you should. Instead of once a week family nights
how about everyday? I have a younger brother, Brandon,
who is 12. He has been through some tough times in his
life. He lost his father (my step-father) to cancer when
he was 7. Our mother was very depressed about this but
never took into consideration about his feelings. She is
selfish in a way. I have always raised him and punished
him if he has done anything wrong. Whenever our mother
and him would fight I was always the referee. I only get
to see him on weekdays because our mother drops him off at
my home so he can attend school. I ask him everyday and
every time he comes home, "How are you?" Or "How was
school?" And he tells me. I have always told him to tell
me anything he wants to and he does. We talk about drugs,
sex, and his friends. Any question wasnt too taboo or to
over the edge. I am honest with him. I was also the
same with my sister (from dad and step-mom). But I never
got to see her as much as I would like to. When Jeff and
I have children, I wish to have the same openess that I do
with Brandon. I want my children to know that I am there
for them no matter what. I want to make it easy for them
to come to me if they have any type of questions. And I
will be open and honest with them.
Be close with your
children. Do a family project everynight instead of once
a week. They could help you cook or clean. Make cleaning
the house fun for them. Just do YOUR parental part. Make
it easier for them to come to you about LIFE! It they ask
questions about sex answer them no matter how young they
are but put it into words that the child can understand.
Our children are our most precious gift!!!
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