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   Dennis Wiles said, 9 months ago

   ain;t that the truth sometimes
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   Redkaycei Repoc said, 9 months ago

   Man is not a rational animal, he is a rationalizing animal. I believe that was Freud but I could be mistaken….
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   lightenup said, 9 months ago

   It’s a parent’s job to lovingly raise children into responsible, productive adults… doesn’t mean that parents should allow kids to do everything they want. Good for Maria’s mom!
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   Thomas Scott Roberts said, 9 months ago

   @lightenup

   Society today seems to try to teach parents to be afraid of their children- afraid of their disapproval. Maybe the constant drumbeat message of the entertainment media- that children are so much smarter than their parents- is convincing adults as well as kids. Time to dial it back a bit.
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   serenasakitty said, 9 months ago

   You are right. I still love you. Now do your homework.
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   phritzg said, 9 months ago

   There’s unconditional love, but there’s also tough love. It also must be applied if you want your kids to make it in life as they age. They will thank you for it later.
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   Thomas Scott Roberts said, 9 months ago

   @phritzg

   But they’ll kick, scream and curse you now. Be brave.
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   Night-Gaunt49 said, 9 months ago

   Maria is making a common mistake. Her parents love her but not to indulge her. A difference she may one day find out.
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   lightenup said, 9 months ago

   @Thomas Scott Roberts

   And everyone wants to be their child’s “buddy”. Makes me wince whenever I hear a parent say, “No, buddy, you shouldn’t do that”. To me, it sounds like a mixed message.
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    sandflea said, 9 months ago

    Teach, your children well, their fathers hell, will slowly go by……..
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    ghostkeeper said, 9 months ago

    Maria, Maria, Maria . . . of course, you are only what? Six? Eight? So, let me explain the devilish little details of unconditional love. Part of that love requires raising your children well, of not letting them out of their obligations and duty, of inculcating a sense of duty, ethics and consideration for others.
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