tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post6178766520531514103..comments2024-02-27T05:05:06.126-07:00Comments on Writing Reality: Be the parent!Melissa Cunninghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-34668644801353418842011-02-04T20:41:49.779-07:002011-02-04T20:41:49.779-07:00may i just say...
thanks!
i am a new parent... a...may i just say...<br /><br />thanks!<br /><br />i am a new parent... and trying to figure out how i am going to raise my beautiful daughter! i really appreciate your thoughts...<br /><br />thanks for setting a great example to me!!Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213764728437866655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-81846845252797954462011-02-04T08:15:58.558-07:002011-02-04T08:15:58.558-07:00If people only realized that really, our children ...If people only realized that really, our children are NOT really OUR children...They are THE LORD'S children...And our responsibility/stewardship is to get them back to Him! BRAVO on your post...anytime you wish to get on this soap box, I will be right there with ya!!!!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388632148062537537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-55238992654006147662011-02-04T06:11:21.190-07:002011-02-04T06:11:21.190-07:00Wow, your children are so lucky. I would love to h...Wow, your children are so lucky. I would love to have someone musical in the familysim only planshttp://www.simonlydealsuk.com/sim-only/sim-only-plans/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-36774090512286851702011-02-03T19:03:38.097-07:002011-02-03T19:03:38.097-07:00I agree. Kids need a good balance between rules, m...I agree. Kids need a good balance between rules, meeting expectations set for them, and rewards of fun. thanks for the post!Shaundahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888787546136552149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-61036223850958825162011-02-03T18:02:58.323-07:002011-02-03T18:02:58.323-07:00Wow, your children are so lucky. I would love to h...Wow, your children are so lucky. I would love to have someone musical in the family. I play other instruments but I've always wanted to learn the piano. Before I find out where to get lessons I'm going to try to teach myself music theory.It's actually pretty interesting and I think it'll help me to better understand the grand scale because all I've had to use till now was the treble cleff for the other instruments. :)Ezmireldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217164955411191307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-42968642029869954452011-02-03T13:17:53.387-07:002011-02-03T13:17:53.387-07:00Ez--you sound like a great teen, doing all the rig...Ez--you sound like a great teen, doing all the right things. My son is a lot like you. I think it comes from growing up in a loving, wholesome home. Where rules are fair and kids feel safe.<br /><br />As for piano, I teach him. I was a music major in college and although I'm a firm believer in having kids take from someone else, I am being the teacher for now to save money. I used to teach piano when my kids were little, but it's not something I love to do now. Mainly, I would rather write. I teach three of my kids and will start with the fourth in a couple of years. He's only 6 now. I would definitely find a teacher if I were you. You'll learn more, faster. Good luck with that and don't quit when the "newness" wears off. It's a wonderful talent to have and nurture.Melissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-81524102086377179902011-02-03T12:51:08.356-07:002011-02-03T12:51:08.356-07:00You sound JUST like my parents, minus the cellphon...You sound JUST like my parents, minus the cellphone bit (they want to make sure I'm okay when I stay afterschool for extra-curriculums). I'm turning 16 this year and yet I've never said a swear once in my life, for the most part I have great grades, and I have never gotten into any trouble before. So I have to agree with you and say that my parents being as strict as they are had something to do with it. But I think most of it came from my desire to get into a good college and be someone I can be proud of one day. :)<br /><br /><br />How does your son learn piano? Does he learn at home or at school? I've been trying to teach myself piano but I think I should look into getting proffessional lessons.Ezmireldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217164955411191307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-57783132042204743992011-02-03T12:01:30.192-07:002011-02-03T12:01:30.192-07:00Krista Ashe has left a new comment on your post &q...Krista Ashe has left a new comment on your post "Be the parent!":<br /><br />As a teacher, I applaud the way you're raising your son. What I've seen in the ten year's I've been teaching has led me to the decision when I have children and they come of that age, I'll homeschool them. I graduated in 97 and the differences between now and then are appalling, so I can't imagine how much worse it's going to get by then.<br /><br />SO, keep on keeping it on with your parenting....later on, your son will thank you. He'll also be a more productive citizen in the future.<br /><br /><br /><br />Posted by Krista Ashe to A Writer's Reality at February 3, 2011 8:53 AMMelissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-64266277593601537612011-02-03T12:00:33.074-07:002011-02-03T12:00:33.074-07:00Melissa J. Cunningham has left a new comment on yo...Melissa J. Cunningham has left a new comment on your post "Be the parent!":<br /><br />It's so reassuring to know there are other parents out there like me! Too bad there aren't thousands more! LOLMelissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-9502428487799882072011-02-03T11:58:11.302-07:002011-02-03T11:58:11.302-07:00Schyla and Joe has left a new comment on your post...Schyla and Joe has left a new comment on your post "Be the parent!":<br /><br />HURRAY!!!!!!! I love hearing parents stand up for real parenting!!! Our kids are only 5 3 and 2 months right now but those are the rules we will use as well right now we have almost the same but age appropriate rules. I love that there are people out there that are standing up for being the parent, and are willing to show others the way!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Posted by Schyla and Joe to A Writer's Reality at February 3, 2011 8:50 AMMelissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-58932209673980308102011-02-03T11:57:55.107-07:002011-02-03T11:57:55.107-07:00As a teacher, I applaud the way you're raising...As a teacher, I applaud the way you're raising your son. What I've seen in the ten year's I've been teaching has led me to the decision when I have children and they come of that age, I'll homeschool them. I graduated in 97 and the differences between now and then are appalling, so I can't imagine how much worse it's going to get by then.<br /><br />SO, keep on keeping it on with your parenting....later on, your son will thank you. He'll also be a more productive citizen in the future.Melissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-19129676341352841202011-02-03T11:57:41.691-07:002011-02-03T11:57:41.691-07:00Old Kitty has left a new comment on your post &quo...Old Kitty has left a new comment on your post "Be the parent!":<br /><br />Your son is very lucky to have parents who truly care for his well-being!!<br /><br />Take care<br />xMelissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-49593623865804549912011-02-03T11:57:22.735-07:002011-02-03T11:57:22.735-07:00Taffy has left a new comment on your post "Be...Taffy has left a new comment on your post "Be the parent!":<br /><br />And who's to judge your parenting? A teacher? Would he like the same thing said to him?Melissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-81304410022330266822011-02-03T11:57:08.769-07:002011-02-03T11:57:08.769-07:00Shanda has left a new comment on your post "B...Shanda has left a new comment on your post "Be the parent!":<br /><br />AMEN!Melissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-30460563224466698952011-02-03T11:56:45.154-07:002011-02-03T11:56:45.154-07:00Taffy has left a new comment on your post "Be...Taffy has left a new comment on your post "Be the parent!":<br /><br />Two great minds think alike :) Many, many of your rules are just like ours. I LOVED a certain talk last fall allowing me to be a parent, not my kids friend.<br />We've also had to teach our kids what "dating" is because there has been a problem with 14 year old girls pairing off with 16 year old boys.<br />AND when did basic manners get thrown out the window? Who is suppose to teach those? I'm amazed at the rudeness of teens until I meet their parents.<br />Children are not born with math skills etc so why would parents believe they would understand self-control or manners?<br />Whoops! I hijacked the comment area. Sorry. I should just make my own post. I do feel strongly about the youth!Melissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467792088318570922.post-53866793346842413802011-02-03T11:26:38.979-07:002011-02-03T11:26:38.979-07:00Kudos to you!
Our household is very similar. We ...Kudos to you! <br /><br />Our household is very similar. We have grade issues we struggle with for a couple of the kids, and we pay the kids in video game time when we're low on cash. :)<br /><br />The point is, the privileges they have--such as movies, video games, time with friends, are things they earn. Parenting, to me, means being involved. Setting limits. You don't raise a useful human being by giving them everything they want all the time. The word "no" is certainly under-used in this society.<br /><br />You can't expect a kid to have integrity if you don't show integrity as their parent. And that's to them as well, not just to other people. Follow through with rewards AND consequences of their actions. Do what you say, and say what you do.<br /><br />It's getting kind of crowded up here on your soapbox :)Cheri Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102570290810616371noreply@blogger.com