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| Tue, 12-11-2007 - 2:07pm |
Today in a city nearby, we had a very tragic incident involving
| Tue, 12-11-2007 - 2:07pm |
Today in a city nearby, we had a very tragic incident involving
It is bad when people are so stuck on tradition that it come to this. Dads with tempers come in all shapes, sizes and nationalities.
I remember in 1965 when my 18 yo brother came home to our small city in WI from his college on the east coast where, back then, fads hit five years before making it to the midwest. My German dad grabbed him by the collar and held him against the wall while screaming in his face, "you no-good s.o.b...smart a$$,who do you think you are?"; all because he had long hair and a mustache! That was his first time back, at Christmas, after having begun college. In summer he came back to WI, but lived with friends in a neighboring town while he worked in a factory.
My DH has quite a temper and has hit each of our guys a few times. At least a couple of those times, the boys were in HS and I warned DH he better watch it or they (or I) would call CPS. His verbal abuse was probably worse. The few times I've considered divorce were because of that.
I remember when our younger son was 4, I spanked him--don't remember what for. That's something I rarely did, but it was a pretty good swat. DS got all red in the face and I expected him to burst out crying. Instead he screamed at me, "You should be ASHAMED of yourself!" I just broke out laughing and apologized. I think he got it from Dorothy's scolding the wizard when he frightened the lion in the "Wizard of Oz". This is the same DS who now, at age 18, is afraid to speak up. What happened between 4 and 18?
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http://www.pnhp.org/news/2009/october/meet_the_new_health_.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQTBYQlQ7yM
I agree. More conservative families have certain expectations in regards to their kids. It is mostly not because they are controlling but because they feel that tradition is important and they view the world differently than their kids. Conflict happens.
I know a few strict Islamic families. Although they are strict with their kids (boys AND girls), there would not resort to violence.
However, there are bullies everywhere; no matter what religion or social class. This father and his son are bullies. I hope that the Crown throws the book at them.
"However, there are bullies everywhere; no matter what religion or social class. This father and his son are bullies"
I agree, totally.