This is just sad on so many levels. It is an alarming example of what is happening to our children. A loss of innocence that can not be recaptured.
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 7, 2008
You bet not be up at dat' school embarrassing me!
Just the other day, some teachers and I passed what use to be the old drive in theater. And although we ranged in ages 32-42 we all could recall how exciting and fun it was to load the family in the car for an evening of entertainment. The sadness of our memories is the mere fact that kids today will never know the excitement of loading the family vehicle for an evening of big screen, popcorn, mosquitos and the speaker dangling from the driver's window.
Wow, something so simple helped to define family entertainment.
Today, parents drop kids off at the movies and pick them up after the movie is over.
Where did we loose sight of what was really important?
In 2008, we have more ways to communicate but are clearly out of touch with today's generation. We are devoting time and energy to discuss if boys should wear their pants on their waist, below their waist or on their knees. When in reality we as parents need to take a stand while down on our bending knees. We have failed our children by creating individuals who are highly influenced by outside influences beyond our control instead of parental influences within their reach. Children are given choices when there should be none but are incapable of making decisions when faced with a choice.
Where did we go wrong?
Many parents(and you know who you are) have become masters of making excuses for children who should not be excused. When did we as parents become more concerned with what another child was doing and less concerned about what our child was doing? My moms' mantra was I don't care what so and so is doing, you bet not be up at that school embarrassing me! It is unfortunate that educators today spend more time proving that a child is out of order than maintaining order.
Mom...Dad...wake-up!
If a child disrespects you at home, don't act surprised when the teacher calls to say that your little angel has disrespected her at school. It may be cute now, but if you don't raise your kids, the County will. It is called 3 hots and a cot!
I see what happens in middle school and high school when we have failed to raise responsible children while in elementary school! It is called TAKS, NCLB, SPED, 504, LD, ADD, ADHD, Drop-out.....you get my point. Parents should parent. Teachers should teach. And in case of need, both should lend the other a hand when needed!
Signed,
Still scared to embarrass my mom!
Wow, something so simple helped to define family entertainment.
Today, parents drop kids off at the movies and pick them up after the movie is over.
Where did we loose sight of what was really important?
In 2008, we have more ways to communicate but are clearly out of touch with today's generation. We are devoting time and energy to discuss if boys should wear their pants on their waist, below their waist or on their knees. When in reality we as parents need to take a stand while down on our bending knees. We have failed our children by creating individuals who are highly influenced by outside influences beyond our control instead of parental influences within their reach. Children are given choices when there should be none but are incapable of making decisions when faced with a choice.
Where did we go wrong?
Many parents(and you know who you are) have become masters of making excuses for children who should not be excused. When did we as parents become more concerned with what another child was doing and less concerned about what our child was doing? My moms' mantra was I don't care what so and so is doing, you bet not be up at that school embarrassing me! It is unfortunate that educators today spend more time proving that a child is out of order than maintaining order.
Mom...Dad...wake-up!
If a child disrespects you at home, don't act surprised when the teacher calls to say that your little angel has disrespected her at school. It may be cute now, but if you don't raise your kids, the County will. It is called 3 hots and a cot!
I see what happens in middle school and high school when we have failed to raise responsible children while in elementary school! It is called TAKS, NCLB, SPED, 504, LD, ADD, ADHD, Drop-out.....you get my point. Parents should parent. Teachers should teach. And in case of need, both should lend the other a hand when needed!
Signed,
Still scared to embarrass my mom!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Black kids don't shoot up schools?
Okay, I apologize for being asleep. But the sleeping mom has awakened and I have thoughts!
How many of you never questioned the race of the gunman in the Cleveland, SuccessTech shooting?
How many of you assumed that because the victims were black, the students at the school were black, the gunman was black?
How many of you assumed that all though the victims/students were black, the gunman was white?
How many of you never thought about it?
I, made the assumption that because the victims were black, the students on the news were black, that the gunman was...well, that's it, I don't know what I thought, because when I really thought about it, I realized, that historically, Black kids don't go around shooting up schools. So then and only then did I think, oh my God! The kid was white! Hmmm...Let's see how this plays out. A white kid, described as sullen, “Gothic” in style and prone to wearing long trench coats and painting his fingernails black. In calls to 911, students described Asa Coon as 5 foot 5, white and “kind of chubby.” It has also been reported that he was an atheist who was often ridiculed by other students. Again, I say, let's watch to see how this unfolds...
My early morning thoughts are that mainstream media may try and paint him as a 'victim'. What makes me think that? How many of you saw a picture of Mr. Coon splashed across your TV screen?
There is no doubt Asa Coon stood out among his peers. Obviously, the students at the school found no reason to take his frequent rants seriously, nor did administrators. As a parent and educator, I feel we need to ask more questions. For example, where did a suicidal white kid with a history of mental illness who refuses to take his medicine get 2 handguns, a .38 and a .22 caliber? My second question is, why is it that when such an incident occurs more than likely the gunman will not be black? And finally, surely his mother knew this kid needed help.
Here's what I know for sure, as parents, we need to keep our kids covered in prayer.
Signed,
Mom who is praying for their protection, peace and preparation!
How many of you never questioned the race of the gunman in the Cleveland, SuccessTech shooting?
How many of you assumed that because the victims were black, the students at the school were black, the gunman was black?
How many of you assumed that all though the victims/students were black, the gunman was white?
How many of you never thought about it?
I, made the assumption that because the victims were black, the students on the news were black, that the gunman was...well, that's it, I don't know what I thought, because when I really thought about it, I realized, that historically, Black kids don't go around shooting up schools. So then and only then did I think, oh my God! The kid was white! Hmmm...Let's see how this plays out. A white kid, described as sullen, “Gothic” in style and prone to wearing long trench coats and painting his fingernails black. In calls to 911, students described Asa Coon as 5 foot 5, white and “kind of chubby.” It has also been reported that he was an atheist who was often ridiculed by other students. Again, I say, let's watch to see how this unfolds...
My early morning thoughts are that mainstream media may try and paint him as a 'victim'. What makes me think that? How many of you saw a picture of Mr. Coon splashed across your TV screen?
There is no doubt Asa Coon stood out among his peers. Obviously, the students at the school found no reason to take his frequent rants seriously, nor did administrators. As a parent and educator, I feel we need to ask more questions. For example, where did a suicidal white kid with a history of mental illness who refuses to take his medicine get 2 handguns, a .38 and a .22 caliber? My second question is, why is it that when such an incident occurs more than likely the gunman will not be black? And finally, surely his mother knew this kid needed help.
Here's what I know for sure, as parents, we need to keep our kids covered in prayer.
Signed,
Mom who is praying for their protection, peace and preparation!
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