Comments on: in which she rants on parenting

By: Lorin

Lorin — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:23:13 +0000

you know, i noticed that the man does not speak english. i think i heard a german accent, and was attempting to form a sentence in my years old german, but did not come up with one.

By: stacey

stacey — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:20:18 +0000

i have seen that kid and his 4 wheeler many times at PP. !!!!!!!!

the story in my mind is that the dad does not speak english as his first language and his son is embarrassed by it so he says nothing in public.

By: arline

arline — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 04:50:09 +0000

Also not being a parent, I hardly qualify in saying anything. But watching you Nat, and Trisha, I see a lot of good mothering going on. All three of them, jah, bay, and ensley are full of fire, and command a lot of attention, all of them have giant personalities, and are wonderful. What I have seen with each of you, is that even though you are as busy as can be, you still have patients, and are teaching them kindness, and how to share and to relate with others. They all play nicely and enjoy to share, because that means more play.

I agree we need much more kindness in this world, and so many people are unconscious, and or don't give a shit, about their surroundings, and teach this to their children. It can be maddening.

So you keep on doing the great job you are doing. There is no need to self denigrate, put loving energy to yourself like you would your child. That kindness will spread, it cant help it.

By: BREtt @ emily

BREtt @ emily — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:22:10 +0000

not being a parent, yet...im no expert, but i think they have decided it is easier to give in and let the kid have their way rather than fight with the kid.
good for you for being strong enough to teach jah how to treat others and behave in public!
don't give up, he will thank you one day for being such good parents.

By: lorin

lorin — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:02:41 +0000

thanks, jason. i think you are a great dad, and i like that we have the same views on spanking, etc. you guys have a good relationship, it is neat to see it grow.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:51:42 +0000

You are wonderful mother and I am very proud of your positive nurturing influence on our sons life. I know he is a young wild fire-ball, but I feel like we are doing a really good job.
We do our best to teach him kindness, sharing, compassion and good-sportsmanship and I feel sure our young man will turn out to be a good one. :)