parenting
Daily Alchemy: a question to think on together
43d ago“Was The Economist justified calling city parenting a 'financial flex'?”
Being able to think and plan is a key differentiator of being human, and more mature people tend to think further and wider into the future than others.... - lyssa...
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This makes a lot of sense, thanks Nithya. I'm especially trying to sink into what you've described as going the one level deeper, softening the resistance to resistance.... - onWhat are some of your uncertainties? Experiences of failure (that maybe you still haven't turned into learnings yet?) Obvious realizations?by
“Bubba girl touched me!” 🎢 My son, my perfect little mirror, screams, “Bubba girl touched me!!!!” I watched it happen. She gently grazed his kneecap. It was an accident. I’m stifling a laugh, because I know he’s truly distraught.... - onWhat are some of your uncertainties? Experiences of failure (that maybe you still haven't turned into learnings yet?) Obvious realizations?by
Impossible premises, perfectionism, and nothing to forgive 🤦 The other night I got so angry at my kids; they would not go to sleep. “Shh, no more talking,” I whisper to Jack.... yes! I'm similar (surprise!) and similarly I don't think I realized how important until having kids disrupted my movement / workout habits and structure.... You're awesome! I saw a post today where a mom was lamenting her (kindergarten) daughter being referred to as "they" instead of "she" at school. It's happened to me a few times, too, all with the sanctimonious air of a rescuer, and it gives me the ick.... - Sara Schultz...
I don't appreciate the black and white thinking of this post. It feels quite acusatory to those who don't have kids, as if the only reason is consumerism and comfort (which you seem to identify as the same thing)....