Some Moms are waaaaaaay off course when planning birthday parties for tweens. Remember the one I wrote about who was taking ten year olds for the day on the town in a LIMO! This is not the only unusual call I have received and,............ I have personally dealt with my own girl being invited to some bizarre events. One Mom wanted to allow 12 year olds a hotel room (with Mom next door) for a semi-supervised slumber party. Why don't people just do this in their own home and REALLY supervise the kids. Is this yet another case of a "Marshmallow" parent afraid to say NO to the tween who wants something that is unrealistic and unsafe for a 12 year old. Moms I beg you "Get a Backbone and do What is Right for your YOUNG girls !!!! "
Another party my daughter was invited to at age 10 involved a movie night & slumber party with a fellow girl scout of an intelligent Mom. I however was always the guardian of the "R" rated movies form my kids ( they fought with me but I was relentless NO WAY !! and I would retreat to my room) So I just casually asked what movies they would be watching? I was informed by the well spoken mother of 3 girls that they had "Something About Mary" ( This movie begins with a hysterical "cum" in the hair scene), "The Exorcist" ( full of foul language and an implied self fornication scene), and "Dirty Dancing" (several sex scenes and an abortion story line). These are not for 10 year-olds NO WAY NO HOW. I laughed until I almost peed my pants the first time I saw "Something About Mary" and "Dirty Dancing" is my favorite movie of ALL TIME..................................."Nobody puts Baby in the corner"............................ That's when I fell in love with Patrick Swaaze ( he's in my prayers now)
So I told her my girl was not allowed to see R movies and she wondered what movies I would allow. I went to the local blockbuster and picked up some great flicks in the "G" section - so simple ............I just don't get some people ????? What do you think - am I too old fashioned? And don't tell me 10 year olds don't understand what's in those movies. They talk among themselves and often understand it all too incorrectly, which is even worse!
Friday, March 28, 2008
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I saw your basket how-tos on Instructables, then watched your great snake video on Youtube, so I thought I'd visit your blog. :-)
I commend you for your attitude about R-rated movies. Sometimes, its hard for kids because they want to go along with the crowd, but I truly believe that if they understand your reasons, they will appreciate your rules. They may not immediately show their appreciation, but it will come out, one way or another.
Eventually they do understand. My son (27) now gets my rules because he is raising a 6 year old stepson. Suddenly(?) it all makes sense LOL
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