tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100101238754611794.post7064232982140901440..comments2023-05-27T06:37:14.429-05:00Comments on Mean Mommy Doc: Escape from Alcatraz-- or alCARtrazBohemiandochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06758811279203924367noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100101238754611794.post-1530086665399324442008-03-20T00:12:00.000-05:002008-03-20T00:12:00.000-05:00You should have been there the time hubby was away...You should have been there the time hubby was away on business for a few weeks, and I was worn out, and of course, the kids were all acting up. Instead of telling them to sit and put their hands in their laps (it was understood that they were to sit <I>immediately</I>, and there was to be no speaking), I told them to sit and put their hands in their mouths. After a moment of stunned silence, everyone broke out in laughter. I had little control after that moment. They still like to remind me of that day, and the child who was primarily being "punished" that day is 20 now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100101238754611794.post-64166631941565401852008-03-15T10:00:00.000-05:002008-03-15T10:00:00.000-05:00Thank you, Charm-- you are a great example of a Me...Thank you, Charm-- you are a great example of a MeanMommy. Your children knew who was boss because you were consistent with your discipline. <BR/><BR/>And thank you for your comment on my photo. It was one of the best days of my life-- a truly perfect moment.Bohemiandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06758811279203924367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100101238754611794.post-55929178294173654262008-03-14T22:40:00.000-05:002008-03-14T22:40:00.000-05:00I never would have tolerated that kind of behavior...I never would have tolerated that kind of behavior from my kids. I usually gave them the opportunity to change their behavior, but I followed through on disciplinary action when I said I would, and sometimes that included spanking. Spanking was saved for further up the disciplinary scale though. More often, I would take away whatever was most important to them, at the time, for a specified period of time. <BR/><BR/>My now-adult children have <I>thanked</I> me for spanking them as they have had a chance to witness, first-hand, what happens to children who do not receive appropriate discipline. We could actually take them out in public with little concern that they would become a public nuisance or embarrass us. It is a shame that there are so many "Angels" being reared so ineffectively now by their well-meaning parents.<BR/><BR/>BTW ~ You look absolutely radiant in your profile photo! Beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100101238754611794.post-91338447351256728402008-03-12T14:59:00.000-05:002008-03-12T14:59:00.000-05:00Someone that I used to team teach with had a secon...Someone that I used to team teach with had a second grade student call her a 'm-f-ing b'!!! (The child 'filled in the blanks'...)It's unreal how poorly some kids behave in the classroom...<BR/><BR/>Another scary thing is the whole 'princess craze' that's going on...what's going to happen when these little girls who are being raised with an 'entitlement' mentality are adults?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100101238754611794.post-60478255591221650782008-03-12T00:47:00.000-05:002008-03-12T00:47:00.000-05:00I can only guess that the "mom" whines the questio...I can only guess that the "mom" whines the question "OK?", after every directive she gives the child. Time to brush your teeth. Oh Kaaay?<BR/>People seem to be afraid of their kids. Or afraid the kid will blow the lid off their incompetence if their upset the children. <BR/>Very strange development in America.John0 Juanderlusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075248997178323818noreply@blogger.com