tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post5280160890847557553..comments2023-11-03T03:14:43.155-07:00Comments on Pseudo's Spot: Play nice...Pseudohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10430783970802030846noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-9717246856575679712010-01-27T19:06:17.437-08:002010-01-27T19:06:17.437-08:00Ooh, I was really hoping for some opinions on how ...Ooh, I was really hoping for some opinions on how other people raise their kids, I had a feeling it was going to be good...oh well, maybe a future post!InventingLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882590455596544329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-48263182155032851002010-01-25T07:47:31.536-08:002010-01-25T07:47:31.536-08:00I'm always right!
Just kidding ;o)I'm always right!<br /><br />Just kidding ;o)Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-32318339774810182632010-01-23T09:50:36.942-08:002010-01-23T09:50:36.942-08:00I tend to avoid confrontation, too. But man, the ...I tend to avoid confrontation, too. But man, the idea of flinging poo at an opinionated someone sounds like so much fun! :)Stacy Uncorkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084619026794128825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-39785813566753930822010-01-22T14:22:14.703-08:002010-01-22T14:22:14.703-08:00Oh, I can relate to this post on so many levels. ...Oh, I can relate to this post on so many levels. I am a high school english teacher (taking time off to be home with the kids) and my students would get so annoyed when I pestered them with questions to get them thinking.<br /><br />I also have the same problem with standing up for myself. I am working on it, but it is so difficult. I wonder why it is so easy for some people to be opinionated to the point of rudeness, yet I worry about hurting their feelings.Patty O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15598358666714482323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-66884052872167632352010-01-22T08:06:28.718-08:002010-01-22T08:06:28.718-08:00I used to avoid confrontation but I think I'm ...I used to avoid confrontation but I think I'm losing my filter as I get older and it might get me in trouble.<br /><br />Your judgy friends sound horrible. I remember you saying about the time one of them yelled at your son... not acceptable.<br /><br />I recently ditched a friend because she told me that I should take Graham to a therapist about his "behavior". You know, because he acts like every other three year old out there. This was coming from a mom who gives her kids whatever they want, all the time, just to shut them up. So to see Graham throw a tantrum and get disciplined because I told him "no" baffled her. Bitch.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477976300026766137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-44877719336774802582010-01-21T05:13:27.013-08:002010-01-21T05:13:27.013-08:00I think those kids are lucky to have you as a teac...I think those kids are lucky to have you as a teacher and leading their discussions... As for unwanted parenting advice, I really like Jan's comeback that no one is in jail yet.Duchesshttp://www.duchessomnium.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-52559485419858380322010-01-19T17:57:13.183-08:002010-01-19T17:57:13.183-08:00Most of the time I find myself envious of your clo...Most of the time I find myself envious of your close (relationship and proximity)but when you write about this "stuff" it makes me think of the cobb salad luncheon in Julie and Julia. <br /><br />I can't wait to hear what happens when you get the nerve to say your piece.Smart Mouth Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12157189992200894945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-65848458773905584792010-01-19T05:47:40.993-08:002010-01-19T05:47:40.993-08:00You pretty much summed it up for me. I'm an o...You pretty much summed it up for me. I'm an ostrich. But I too would love the confidence to start flinging poo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-77710921886735565042010-01-19T05:47:36.252-08:002010-01-19T05:47:36.252-08:00You pretty much summed it up for me. I'm an o...You pretty much summed it up for me. I'm an ostrich. But I too would love the confidence to start flinging poo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-83900575054891771112010-01-19T05:15:45.881-08:002010-01-19T05:15:45.881-08:00Your post didn't show up in my reader, but luc...Your post didn't show up in my reader, but luckily I clicked over. Hope I haven't missed more...<br /><br />Great Spin; it's hard to state your opinion when people aren't listening, but instead, waiting to pounce with their own words.<br />Sounds like those friends of yours are insecure about their own parenting; one would have to be to preach to someone else that way.<br />Let us know if you fling that poo!Maureen@IslandRoarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17183530593417498063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-5598612679155960702010-01-19T03:32:47.761-08:002010-01-19T03:32:47.761-08:00Could you give my mother in law your lesson on opi...Could you give my mother in law your lesson on opinions??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-18885043234874642602010-01-18T21:22:24.022-08:002010-01-18T21:22:24.022-08:00I avoid confrontation too for the most part. And I...I avoid confrontation too for the most part. And I'm terrible at supporting my opinions verbally, I always do better on paper. Although occasionally I do fling the poo back. I have become very careful who I share with though, just because some people tend not to temper their advice or opinions with tact, compassion, or perspective.Mrsbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16338013137281543065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-50326148325628643022010-01-18T16:57:52.677-08:002010-01-18T16:57:52.677-08:00One of the many great words of wisdom from my moth...One of the many great words of wisdom from my mother was "Be careful what you say about another persons child when your corn is still green."Nubianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684802193733592184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-52252353951389006712010-01-18T16:52:45.751-08:002010-01-18T16:52:45.751-08:00I applaud teachers who allow their students to &qu...I applaud teachers who allow their students to "discuss." Some say they do, but end up lecturing or telling the kiddos what they need to know for the test. And that doesn't do anyone any good at all, does it? PS: Mr. Fairway & I totally wasted our 20s, too!Melissa B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13172152515024862967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-11347283920446299072010-01-18T16:04:56.896-08:002010-01-18T16:04:56.896-08:00It's just that, an opinion. Many times, peopl...It's just that, an opinion. Many times, people say things to make themselves feel better.<br /><br />When in the mood, take a big giant handful and....sling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-19862551455765935042010-01-18T15:43:07.679-08:002010-01-18T15:43:07.679-08:00You know the old saying. "Opinions are like a...You know the old saying. "Opinions are like a&*holes, everyone has one." Because someone expresses an opinion it doesn't mean we are required to heed it, especially when it comes to how we are raising our children. It has been my experience that the more opinionated someone is about childrearing the less sense they make.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-68036786872674820452010-01-18T15:28:44.336-08:002010-01-18T15:28:44.336-08:00Ah opinions...yes, my family is full of them as we...Ah opinions...yes, my family is full of them as well and likes everyone to hear them, without tolerating anyone else's. I've experienced it awesome. I've also experienced a little unsolicited advice from friend's, but not a lot, thank goodness!Lisa @ Boondock Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430994283914399581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-1140941780264384362010-01-18T15:26:13.834-08:002010-01-18T15:26:13.834-08:00#2 and #3 are so important - we could probably hav...#2 and #3 are so important - we could probably have world peace with those two.<br />Regarding the poo throwing - there's that saying of what goes around comes around - except I wouldn't want it to be poo.Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-39769225416585000982010-01-18T13:04:40.076-08:002010-01-18T13:04:40.076-08:00I have a couple of friends who LOVE to give child ...I have a couple of friends who LOVE to give child advice to me. I've yet to ask them for it. Next time I'm going to think of your poo flinging fantasy...no matter what they say I'll smile with that thought in my head.sitting on the mood swing at the playgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490776073033413587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-77577801511365544912010-01-18T10:46:15.742-08:002010-01-18T10:46:15.742-08:00Parenthood is fraught with opinions. I try to sta...Parenthood is fraught with opinions. I try to stay away from giving unwanted advice, or I say, this is what I did, if you think it might help. I was a working mom who nursed her kids and was not ever going to tell anyone what to do, because so many hurt feelings came from the working/not working, or the nursing/not nursing (or pumping and feeding instead of nursing). I saw it on support groups and other areas. I never liked the La Leche League group I was in, because I felt looked down on for not subscribing to all their beliefs (bed sharing, stay at home mom, etc). I was just looking for nursing advice. Ended up going to a nursing group supported by the hospital. That was much better. Anyway, it is always good for the opinion giver to look at themselves first before making sweeping generalizations.Wild Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653340334412641577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-11328023163813167672010-01-18T10:34:23.404-08:002010-01-18T10:34:23.404-08:00Less ostrich than turtle ("I am in my shell n...Less ostrich than turtle ("I am in my shell now and will not come out. Go Away!").<br />But oh, there are times when I would love to fling some poo; my luck it would be into a headwind...<br /><br />Atticus is the bomb!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-32046848233615872322010-01-18T09:57:48.444-08:002010-01-18T09:57:48.444-08:00I have a family like yours, but I can hold my own ...I have a family like yours, but I can hold my own usually.<br /><br />I try to only give an opinion when asked, or if I support the person. Otherwise, just shut up. There is no nice way to tell someone you think they're wrong, expecially when it comes to parenting.<br /><br />Pseudo, I think you need to fling some poo. I feel like we've heard about these "friends" before on you blog.Mama Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14728171552859416176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-352852662521688472010-01-18T09:41:40.538-08:002010-01-18T09:41:40.538-08:00I really enjoy a good debate or a discussion invol...I really enjoy a good debate or a discussion involving the exchange of ideas and opinions. That's one of the things I seek and enjoy about blogging.<br />Lee<br />http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-48962071277631035612010-01-18T08:54:35.505-08:002010-01-18T08:54:35.505-08:00Love love love "To Kill A Mockingbird"!
...Love love love "To Kill A Mockingbird"!<br /><br />Everyone has their own way of parenting. I only give advice when asked, and even then it's with careful consideration.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10694572749056669250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3198460211087859887.post-78366168262213744552010-01-18T08:32:05.417-08:002010-01-18T08:32:05.417-08:00If no one voices their opinion, no one hears it.If no one voices their opinion, no one hears it.kyootyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001748005643667487noreply@blogger.com