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One day, when my older daughter was in Kindergarten, she asked if I could carry her backpack for her. I told her that it was HER backpack; and âIâm NOT your pack muleâ. Iâve only ever made one exception, and that was on the last day of her last year in elementary school, when she had a CRUDLOAD of stuff to carry home. Iâll probably make the same only exception for her little sister.
I had to do something like that several times when my little guy got too tired to pedal all the way back home. I miscalculated his ability, and didnât make that mistake again. When Kid Energy goes, all of a sudden, it takes naptime to recharge.
Girls raised to be princesses are not worth a whole lot when they reach adulthood except for getting more of the same from whatever poor schnook they married. Parents who do that to their daughters do it only for themselves.
On the other hand, if the parent tells the child that she has to drag that car herself, and she doesnât have the energy to do it, should the parent just leave the car behind in order to not âspoilâ the child? And would the toy be there when the parent goes back to fix it later (Of course not). And wouldnât the lesson be not that âitâs your toy, so itâs your responsibility), but rather, âif something breaks and itâs too heavy for you to drag home, itâs ok to just leave it wherever as litter.â?
Mimi is just a toddler. Unless they are close to home, it is probably too far for her to actually walk that distance. I would think her dad should set her on his shoulders instead of leaving her in the kiddie car, though. If he drops the car, she could get hurt.
Wilde Bill about 9 years ago
Mimi, can you say, âSpoiled?â Sure you can.
Stan King about 9 years ago
Thatâs it. Teach âem early that theyâre in charge. Itâll serve them well in life. sarcasm
Farside99 about 9 years ago
Even if sheâs tiny, sheâs going to get pretty heavy, holding her out that far. I hope you donât have a long ways to walk.
Wren Fahel about 9 years ago
I usually love Mimi, butâŠ
One day, when my older daughter was in Kindergarten, she asked if I could carry her backpack for her. I told her that it was HER backpack; and âIâm NOT your pack muleâ. Iâve only ever made one exception, and that was on the last day of her last year in elementary school, when she had a CRUDLOAD of stuff to carry home. Iâll probably make the same only exception for her little sister.
emptc12 about 9 years ago
I had to do something like that several times when my little guy got too tired to pedal all the way back home. I miscalculated his ability, and didnât make that mistake again. When Kid Energy goes, all of a sudden, it takes naptime to recharge.
paranormal about 9 years ago
Looks like she had to have the tow daddy get her and her car home.
dogday Premium Member about 9 years ago
Girls raised to be princesses are not worth a whole lot when they reach adulthood except for getting more of the same from whatever poor schnook they married. Parents who do that to their daughters do it only for themselves.
Argy.Bargy2 about 9 years ago
On the other hand, if the parent tells the child that she has to drag that car herself, and she doesnât have the energy to do it, should the parent just leave the car behind in order to not âspoilâ the child? And would the toy be there when the parent goes back to fix it later (Of course not). And wouldnât the lesson be not that âitâs your toy, so itâs your responsibility), but rather, âif something breaks and itâs too heavy for you to drag home, itâs ok to just leave it wherever as litter.â?
abbybookcase about 9 years ago
âdaddy feels like a sherpaâ
Maizing about 9 years ago
Mimi is just a toddler. Unless they are close to home, it is probably too far for her to actually walk that distance. I would think her dad should set her on his shoulders instead of leaving her in the kiddie car, though. If he drops the car, she could get hurt.