Free to identify as a bird if you want, but just one question . . .

Easy... Because it makes 'em feel all warm and squishy inside. Ooooo... Look at me, World! I'm RADICAL! I go against the grain! I'm DIFFERENT, so you have to cowtow to ME!

I, however, still hear: Ooooo... Look at me, World! I wear my mental disorders on the OUTside! 🙄

Yep, I think you understand 'them', Rev!

Simple - As children we al played pretend. Cowboys and Indians, our favorite superhero, playing house, doctor, fireman, policeman. . .then one day our parents told us to put away the cowboy/indian outfit, the cape. That we're too young to be a spouse/parent like they are and if we want to be a real doctor, fireman, or policeman then we have to study hard.
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Then there were children who were never told to put away the costumes or were told they were too young and that they had to study to become things they want to be. . .they never put away the childish things and gradually childish things turned into an unhealthy delusion.

Basically true, and thanks for your comment, Graeystone. Then, there are those offspring who are (unfortunately) mentally ill and it is very hard to deal with those issues, I can imagine.

Parenting is a privilege and I consider myself so lucky and am so very grateful to have had two wonderful children. It is not an easy job but one of the best ones in the world, IMO.

Having said that, I have seen great parents who have had children other than great & some conservative parents whose children have turned out to be very liberal.

As parents (and role models), we can present morals and values to our children, but it is up to them to embrace those principles.

I think that blame is often placed on the parents when that can be unfair in many circumstances. I have seen kids turn out extremely well when parents really were NOT the best role models.

Definitely agree that 'playing pretend' is not proper adulting. I am just supporting those parents who were dealt a hand in life, did the best they could, and don't deserve as much bad press as their children have given them.

I think that often genetics plays a stronger role in the formation of children than environment...nature over nurture...my opinion. I studied this in school and then experienced it firsthand as a mother as well.

may i plz mod this stream?

Thanks but I think we have it pretty well covered! 🙂

i see. but if you ever need help, you can call on me

Thank you. I know you are a kindred spirit as you have been on my follow list for 7 months. :)

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