Good on ya! I would like to think I have as well. We just have different ways...cool.
I think we can agree on many things,(I mean we both are here on Freep) we can agree to disagree about these books, no biggie.
Being the ‘mean mommy’ sometimes does pay off in the long run.
I’m sure you’ve had your moments under that mantle. ; )
Your younguns will do great with a passionate strong mommy like you!
I know we agree, i just find the “if i don’t like it, it must be crap” mentality a bit annoying on FR! My husband and i are both lawyers, my kids are raised in an atmosphere of fierce debate on all issues, they are politically and morally well prepared for life. They have all gone to Catholic school, the oldest is in a conservative authentically catholic college.
Mean mommies are good! I am sure you are doing a great job. my kids were really the only ones among their friends who couldn’t see PG 13 movies before they were 13. I won’t let the 15 yo sleep over at friends houses where i have not met the family etc. The 18 yo and 21 yo have not given me any reason to doubt them, and believe me, as i have always told them, i am going to think you are doing stuff even if you aren’t, so don’t think you can pull the wool over my eyes.