Tired of "Politically Correct"

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Tired of "Politically Correct"
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Thu, 12-11-2008 - 12:25pm

My state (WA)

KAREN

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Fri, 12-12-2008 - 4:40pm

I was going to mention that, but forgot, lol!


One of my best (Jewish) friends bemoans the fact that Chanukkah isn't even one of their "big ones" - but she feels the need to make it bigger, to compete with Christmas for her kids.

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Registered: 08-30-2004
Fri, 12-12-2008 - 4:41pm

"my Jehovah's Witness friends....as they are Christian."


Ugh, you'd have a debate on your hands over that one.

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Fri, 12-12-2008 - 4:46pm

Ok,


I guess that was an a side conversation that was kind of started by me and my complaint about children dressing innapropriately and it was some of what started getting the thread to be a bit less judgemental and a bit more light-hearted.

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Registered: 03-23-2008
Fri, 12-12-2008 - 5:06pm

I understand and appreciated the side conversation re: what kids wear these days. And

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Registered: 08-30-2004
Fri, 12-12-2008 - 5:06pm

"All the other parents at my son's school seem older and more "grown up" to me. I was just joking with my sister the other day saying, "Do you think that they think I'm one of them?" "


LOL, I'm one of the oldest parents, and I feel this way sometimes.

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Registered: 03-13-2006
Fri, 12-12-2008 - 5:08pm

Good point, Kate. Thanks for clarifying! :-)


-Michelle


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Registered: 08-30-2004
Fri, 12-12-2008 - 5:10pm

"Its because most of the workers (not all) will observe the holiday and will not show up for work.

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Registered: 10-09-2008
Fri, 12-12-2008 - 5:16pm
I understand what you're saying but referring to a whole generation of sad is a bit much.
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Registered: 12-08-2008
Fri, 12-12-2008 - 5:21pm

Wouldn't it depend on the level of the "offense" being committed and whether or not it was done in place easy to avoid?

I mean if you go to a place where questionable youth tend to hang out you can't expect to invade their space and then claim you're offended by their choice of attire or language even if it is offensive. But since a place like the mall or a park of the grocery store are places where all people are bound to be found a certain level of decency should be expected.

Not to mention we do our young people a certain amount of disservice by not teaching them this.

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Registered: 03-13-2006
Fri, 12-12-2008 - 5:23pm

Regarding the teen clothing, it could be a "pick your battles" situation for the parents of those teens. I haven't parented a teen yet, but I have many friends and family who have. Sometimes there are just bigger fish to fry.


-Michelle


Edited for clarity. It must be a Friday.




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Edited 12/12/2008 5:24 pm ET by mommy2max111805


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