Re: The Intimate 5th/6th Graders
You did that very well and I liked it a lot better than the last post. :D
And the fact that now I understand you are a boy (I have a boy your age hon, can't say man yet), you have a lot to learn about lecturing women on raising kids, seriously. Not a good thing to do unless you are raising a family yourself and understand the dynamics. Being a part of a family is not the same as running one, emotionally or economically.
There is a difference in the role of a teacher and a mother. Both teach but in different ways. Some of the things you are saying a mother should do are just not realistic.
Children do not willingly have conversations like that with their parents, some may, but not all. I have one child (16 soon) who does and one child (17) who doesn't. I am open with my kids, again, you are lecturing people without knowing any situations here. I can try all I wish but it makes him uncomfortable and he shuts down, he does the same with his father. Different kids require different approaches and techniques due to personality. A parent understands that, teachers wouldn't.
I also wouldn't advocate having children marry as soon as possible, again, not realistic. I would rather they take the time to figure out what they want out of life and the type of partner they need, that takes maturity, not something you have as a child or even a young adult.
Not totally discounting what you are saying, you did make some good points about patience and praying, and about giving them responsibility. I also like the fact that you believe you are there to guide, you must make a great teacher.
One other little thing ---- Did you read anything in the thread???? This thread was actually about behaviours see on the street and outside the home, not in it. It was also somewhat about children and what part of the responsibility they should or the adults shoulder.