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Here's a question about parents in Plainview,
well actually in any suburb, or perhaps anywhere. Is anyone else
bothered by parents who go on and on about how wonderful their children
are, how smart, how talented............???
I have two great
kids, far from perfect, just like me, just like everyone. At home, we
celebrate all their accomplishments and are deeply proud of them. When
something really special is achieved, I'll share it with my close
friends. I also make sure to revel in their children's accomplishments
also. Casually talking about my kids' strong points is something I shy
away from in public especially when other children are around.
Why
do so many parents voluntarily brag at the bus stop, at PTA functions,
waiting to pick kids up from school, etc? Has anyone else noticed this?
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Has anyone else noticed this? How can you not notice this in Plainview . I have seen far too many parents try to live their lives through there children because they as children may of not been the most popular or unable to make it as a "sports pro". one of the reasons why there are bullies in scholl is because some parents are bullies themselves and children learn from their parents . This is definitely not limited to Plainview as I know from freinds and co-workers that this does happen in other towns. My children are far from perfect but I do know one thing. That is that they are not bullies, respectful of other children, and have a good set of moral values.
ReplyDeleteA lot of people who live here grew up in apartments in Queens or Brooklyn. They were, in many ways, "have nots" who have finally "made it" in the suburbs. If they did grow up in the burbs, most likely their parents were the first generation in towns like Plainview. They brag because to them, they finally have something to brag about or their parents did and they're just copying the behavior. The best thing to do is smile, nod your head and tune them out.
ReplyDeleteIt is a shame they do this in front of other kids. That's not right.
Sounds like typical parent behavior. I think most parents are like yourself but then there is that one parent or group of peers who brag ALL THE TIME about their kids, and regardless of whether it is warranted or not? Some get caught up in the bragging contest. It is what it is. I don't let it get to me. My kids are awesome in their own way, no need for everyone else to hear about it all the time.
ReplyDeleteIt also works in the reverse. When a child is good at something, unusually smart, talented, athletic, whatever, there are parents who put them down out of jealousy. That's the worst. Then their kids do the same thing. No, this isn't limited to Plainview. We're too competitive with each other. In a perfect world, we'd be happy for each other and not need to brag.
ReplyDeleteYes, everyone loves their kids and always chooses to speak about their best qualities...it's admirable, but really if it the role was reversed, would you want to constantly hear about them?
ReplyDeleteIsn't the purpose of Facebook to brag about your kids?
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