tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post8092990288207524913..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: Bless me Father, for I have sinned... (again)The Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-64952329931119878792009-09-14T01:40:38.731-05:002009-09-14T01:40:38.731-05:00I'm up WAY past my bedtime because now I'...I'm up WAY past my bedtime because now I'm addicted to your blog. I stumbled across it and can't stop reading. As for people putting you down for being "violent": YOU are their parent. Only you can decide what's best for your child. One person's way may not (or should not) be another person's way. <br /><br />If you feel you're doing fine, then you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-2521167858215387222009-09-13T11:02:22.662-05:002009-09-13T11:02:22.662-05:00I followed the link in another post to this blog a...I followed the link in another post to this blog and you were right! What a harsh judgement to come from someone who doesn't even have the decency to own up to their own judgements.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570052669027349279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-69674061358035235112007-10-19T22:40:00.000-05:002007-10-19T22:40:00.000-05:00Re Grubb above---the first part of your response i...Re Grubb above---the first part of your response is simply incoherent and makes no sense in light of what was originally posted. Please learn to create a simple declarative sentence that is coherent.<BR/><BR/>Grubb said: "Unless you have three 2 year olds, SHAME ON YOU for judging the overwhelming nonsense that you can't even begin to understand." <BR/><BR/>My spouse and I have raised three children without ever hitting them and purposefully causing physical pain and then delusionally calling it love, guidance or an appropriate parenting strategy. Having three 2 year olds is no excuse for violent parenting. Take out your frustrations in a different way and get some help with how to parent and discipline without inflicting pain. No Grubb, shame on YOU for advocating and supporting violence toward children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-11239162999481104742007-09-18T10:58:00.000-05:002007-09-18T10:58:00.000-05:00Anonymous said, "parents who also spank themselves...Anonymous said, "parents who also spank themselves." Ha ha ha ha!! <BR/><BR/>Jen, let me just say how much I enjoy your blog. Your children are beautiful and sure seems like you are a great mom.<BR/><BR/>Although I have 5 children,they are all singletons. I cannot imagine doing what you do!<BR/><BR/>-MarciaMarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294446500060050561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-79031776524268269462007-09-18T00:10:00.000-05:002007-09-18T00:10:00.000-05:00Re Anon above, that is HILARIOUS. Are you expecte...Re Anon above, that is HILARIOUS. Are you expected parent the grocer at the store? Discipline them? Kiss them when they get a booboo? (they'd probably hit you if you tried!) How can you even compare raising a person to someone who is not even a casual acquaintance? <BR/><BR/> Unless you have three 2 year olds, SHAME ON YOU for judging the overwhelming nonsense that you can't even begin to understand. Not mention the shame you should feel for not even posting you name with such a judgement.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799206797837693770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-17078013297660766792007-09-17T12:12:00.000-05:002007-09-17T12:12:00.000-05:00Why do I suspect that those who are telling you wh...Why do I suspect that those who are telling you what a good mother you are for spanking are parents who also spank themselves and who want to justify their own behavior?<BR/><BR/>I wonder how many adults here would like their spouse or boss or the clerk at the store to hit them when they make a mistake or frustrate the other adult. Bottom line is when you hit a kid, the message you are truly sending is that they are valued by you less than other people...and even in many cases the pet dog that you would never dream of smacking like you would a child. I say shame on you for not having the same control you require of your children. And shame on those adults who support you in your justification of hitting children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-82992552678347452212007-07-16T15:40:00.000-05:002007-07-16T15:40:00.000-05:00Your imperfection as a parent doesn't justify yell...Your imperfection as a parent doesn't justify yelling or spanking. I get from you comments that you would like it to. Bad disciplinary choices whether intended or not, sprung from frustrated reaction or not are still bad disciplinary choices. We all as parents make mistakes for sure. The biggest mistake, however, is when we try to accept our own mistakes as merely a fact of life and parenting and don't work to do better.<BR/><BR/>My parents yelled and my father spanked and 40 years later I still carry feeling of being demeaned and devalued. And I never said a word to either of them. But my relationship with them was damaged because of their choices.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-64495365827211711182007-02-26T10:17:00.000-06:002007-02-26T10:17:00.000-06:00Oh the whining! Goodness gracious, that is the wo...Oh the whining! Goodness gracious, that is the worst sound ever. I HATE it! It drives me insane. And yet I hear it every single day. I would be amazed if there are really people out there that don't run out of patience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-49997536348896844202007-02-26T07:35:00.000-06:002007-02-26T07:35:00.000-06:00Jen,We were spanked and yelled at as kids. And I l...Jen,<BR/>We were spanked and yelled at as kids. And I love my mother more than anything, 40-years later. She is my best friend.<BR/>Your kids are lucky to have you as their mommy. <BR/>Linda (Chicago)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-50484329827649882222007-02-24T14:34:00.000-06:002007-02-24T14:34:00.000-06:00I have twins that are 3 (I can't even begin to ima...I have twins that are 3 (I can't even begin to imagine triplets! Last year I kept another child my girls' age and had triplets 2 days a week, but at least I could send him home!) I have had days like the one you described...I think that you have a healthy outlook about it. Hang in there!Jenni at talking hairdryerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565237769341560279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-86513876686972511982007-02-24T08:43:00.000-06:002007-02-24T08:43:00.000-06:00Oh you poor dear! I have never EVER done that! Yel...Oh you poor dear! I have never EVER done that! Yelling at those beautiful children! Tisk, Tisk. <BR/><BR/>You would never EVER have seen me yelling at one of MY kids in the store even after a long day of hearing those sweet loving tears that begin to sound like an AMBULANCE SIREN. <BR/>Nor would I EVER, never ever chase my teenager down the street in the front of our home and all of the neighbors because he talked back. I practice deep breathing techniques and count from 10 backwards and then I react calmly, patiently. <BR/><BR/>I honestly can not imagine where you get that type of temperment. I can not remember one time when I have EVER witnesssed your Mother or EVEN my Mother lose thier tempers! <BR/><BR/>Well maybe once...Only Once.<BR/>Remember the time when you where about 12 years old and my Mother lost her patience? She attempted to run you over in a yellow cadillac????<BR/><BR/>Ah the good times.... <BR/>Oh, DEAR! Those POOR Children. :-) <BR/><BR/>Love, Marg<BR/><BR/>PS I love the geologychick's comments she's a riot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-56101762618630561412007-02-24T08:18:00.000-06:002007-02-24T08:18:00.000-06:00I try to save the yelling for real danger. When T...I try to save the yelling for real danger. When The Mayor ran for the busy street, I yelled like never before. I think he could sense serious anger and fear. He hasn't done it again.OhTheJoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031731198115388411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-33653099242251229552007-02-24T08:14:00.000-06:002007-02-24T08:14:00.000-06:00You are not alone! We all have our "insane" momen...You are not alone! We all have our "insane" moments because we are all human. Yes, some parents may take discipline to the extreme, which is a whole 'nother story, but spanking and yelling is normal. Of course, Kyle will be the one to juggle the knives while driving off in my car (since he has been cranking it for two years and he's only 4)! And in the long run your children will thank you for keeping them in line, correcting them and letting them know right from wrong....just as we have our parents! Keep up the good work my Miss American Pie.gatorbetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466814029841651913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-77135814300541888002007-02-24T00:31:00.000-06:002007-02-24T00:31:00.000-06:00The "E" says, "eh"...the "E" says, "eh"... every l...<I>The "E" says, "eh"...the "E" says, "eh"... every letter makes a sound, the "E" says, "eh"...</I> I told you it works! Shayna is now learning the Russian alphabet, then onto Latin.... Don't get down on yourself for yelling! We only have to deal with one kid and we yell at her all the time... LOLGeologychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326271846932273163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1840711801702519242007-02-23T18:24:00.000-06:002007-02-23T18:24:00.000-06:00Parenthood is hard. VERY HARD. Parents of toddle...Parenthood is hard. VERY HARD. <BR/>Parents of toddlers who say they've never lost their patience with them are either lying or are raising children who walk all over them. <BR/>I lost my temper with my children. And I(gasp)spanked my children. When I ask them now if they feel "betrayed" or "scarred" from my losing my temper or from having been spanked, they look at me as if I've grown a second head and say "uh...NO" with a perfect teenage sneer and a thought bubble that most likely says "STUPID QUESTION." <BR/>You're doing great. Your children are not going to be scarred from your angry outbursts. Better them be a little upset now then in the ER having stitches from actually getting hold of one of those knives.HWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260566913424446132noreply@blogger.com