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To: Bullish

I think kids today get too much individual attention. They grow up in the real world thinking it’s all about “me”


52 posted on 12/18/2008 6:21:31 PM PST by CindyDawg (Lord, please bless America)
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To: CindyDawg; Bullish

I think kids today get too much individual attention. They grow up in the real world thinking it’s all about “me”

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Well said. Just when I was getting ready to respond to the “oodles of individual attention” crack, I saw your great answer, Cindy. As a former teacher, I heartily concur with your observation.

From what I have seen, the children in this family get what is far more important. Big families are wonderful for teaching children the importance of doing for others, of contributing to the group. In a large family children gain honest self esteem because they provide valuable contributions to the family’s welfare instead of being treated like pampered poodles.


98 posted on 12/18/2008 7:26:35 PM PST by Bigg Red (Palin in 2012!)
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To: CindyDawg; Bullish; A.A. Cunningham; stormer; fieldmarshaldj

Jordyn? Uh ok.

Yes Cindy it’s better for the kid if they have so many siblings they might not get their name remembered by their own parents or any have time to talk to their parents alone. This fam I assume has the money. NO I’m NOT ACCUSING THIS FAM of neglect, don’t flame me. Cindydawg’s post just rubbed me the wrong way.

I’d like more than 2 siblings but I think there may be such as a thing as too many.


147 posted on 12/19/2008 7:34:03 AM PST by Impy (RED=COMMUNIST, NOT REPUBLICAN)
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