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| Sun, 10-20-2013 - 8:02am |
Kind of joking there. But the other day I met a mom who was certain she knew which area schools were the best. I told her my children are happily in public school, but upon entering middle school and/or upon entering 8th grade, if any of mine wants, then we'll take a tour of all of the schools in the area ~ private, several Catholic. Not a Catholic, lol, she told me unequivocally that, yes, I needed to take my children on a tour of the local Catholic schools NOW because they are the best schools in the area. Because of course her kids went there. Her children graduated from high school long ago, but I never quite got my answer on what they were all doing now. 
Anyway, the "conversation" (monologue?) continued until my friend saw me cornered. Has this kind of thing happened to you ~ older mom telling you how to do it better? How do you handle moms with children older than yours who are a little too liberal and pushy with their advices? ....Have you ever been that mom?

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OH jams...I really wish you could find peace with other people's decisions, comments like the above just come across as bitter and passive agressive instead of constructive to the conversation. Peace Jams.
PumpkinAngel
There are a lot of things for free, making memories can be one of them. One doesn't need to spend money to enjoy life, one can save and spend and enjoy life.
Please give some examples.
Agreed.
PumpkinAngel
<<It wasn't a burden (I don't think I used that word) to me but it was definately something that I wanted to get done as soon as I could.>>
I'm pretty sure that you used that word...you stated that bord needed to redo her kitchen as not to be burden for her kids in the future. I'm curious as to why that doesn't apply to you?
Again, I stated why and when we were underage, that would be for our guardians to take care of, not us.
I don't agree, there are many low cost or free memories just waiting to be had. Its interesting what kids remember...mine remember snuggles in my bed before they went to bed as children, reading books with funny voices. One example. One of my favorite memories as a child is spending time with my grandmother just doing things around her house, just me and her.
PumpkinAngel
Exactly...and didn't cost a thing. Kids remember different than we do...
PumpkinAngel
Your kids have seen more of the world than I have. What's the hurry? What is gained in having so many experiences so early? Perhaps they can take that to college and put that money of yours to good use... International study or travel perhaps?
....yes, it says my parents house and I went on to explain in my comments, which you quoted...<< When I spoke of you, I was referring to your many comments about bords house and how she should update her kitchen so it wouldn't be a burden on her kids and for...I think you said, resale value for the kids when they pass. Yes, I thought it was pretty horrible of you to say to bord, too. Your comments were not cordial or kind, at all. They were pretty tacky, actually.>>
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PumpkinAngel
I don't agree, there are many low cost or free memories just waiting to be had. Its interesting what kids remember...mine remember snuggles in my bed before they went to bed as children, reading books with funny voices. One example. One of my favorite memories as a child is spending time with my grandmother just doing things around her house, just me and her.
Yes there is but again, I am a realist and know that almost everything requires money in one way or another. What you DO with the money to make memories, is another thing.
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