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 “I’m NOT your pack mule”. I’ve 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. I’ll 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 didn’t 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 doesn’t have the energy to do it, should the parent just leave the car behind in order to not ‘spoil’ the child? And would the toy be there when the parent goes back to fix it later (Of course not). And wouldn’t the lesson be not that ’it’s your toy, so it’s your responsibility), but rather, ‘if something breaks and it’s too heavy for you to drag home, it’s ok to just leave it wherever as litter.’?
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 over 8 years ago
Mimi, can you say, “Spoiled?” Sure you can.
Stan King over 8 years ago
That’s it. Teach ‘em early that they’re in charge. It’ll serve them well in life. sarcasm
Farside99 over 8 years ago
Even if she’s tiny, she’s going to get pretty heavy, holding her out that far. I hope you don’t have a long ways to walk.
Wren Fahel over 8 years ago
I usually love Mimi, but…
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 “I’m NOT your pack mule”. I’ve 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. I’ll probably make the same only exception for her little sister.
emptc12 over 8 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 didn’t make that mistake again. When Kid Energy goes, all of a sudden, it takes naptime to recharge.
paranormal over 8 years ago
Looks like she had to have the tow daddy get her and her car home.
dogday Premium Member over 8 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 over 8 years ago
On the other hand, if the parent tells the child that she has to drag that car herself, and she doesn’t have the energy to do it, should the parent just leave the car behind in order to not ‘spoil’ the child? And would the toy be there when the parent goes back to fix it later (Of course not). And wouldn’t the lesson be not that ’it’s your toy, so it’s your responsibility), but rather, ‘if something breaks and it’s too heavy for you to drag home, it’s ok to just leave it wherever as litter.’?
abbybookcase over 8 years ago
“daddy feels like a sherpa”
Maizing over 8 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.