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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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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.
"my Jehovah's Witness friends....as they are Christian."
Ugh, you'd have a debate on your hands over that one.
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.
I understand and appreciated the side conversation re: what kids wear these days. And
"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.
Good point, Kate. Thanks for clarifying! :-)
-Michelle
"Its because most of the workers (not all) will observe the holiday and will not show up for work.
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.
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.
Edited 12/12/2008 5:24 pm ET by mommy2max111805
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