Sometimes I dwell so much on the absurdity of some situations that I
don't quite capture the intensity of them. I would like to take a moment to
repair a bit of misrepresentation.
The 2 occasions that Lady A,
G and I got together for meetings followed by lunches, we did have some
relevant conversations that revolved around our children. Obviously, we all
have differing views and it makes for interesting and enlightening conversations.
Lady A is slightly ahead of me as her oldest is 2 years older than ASid and is
currently wrapping up her first year of university. G is literally the
"youngest" parent with 2 children a year younger than Hans. He hasn't
been hit with anything yet - his children
are still blissfully children! With Lady A, she has 2 teenagers on her
hands - a girl and a boy. She is being
hit all around with crazy hormones!
What I like about my time
with these 2 parents is that they are open and candid in their opinions and
about their experiences. I do not know another parent like Lady A who will
honestly admit that her children are a pain…except
for my mom maybe! We are all so afraid to state facts sometimes. Parenting
is hard work and there are days we all wish we could escape it somehow. But we
don't get to and the least we can do is support each other as parents.
On a related note, the parent that I mentioned a while ago has moved into our neighbourhood and his 2
children are attending Hans' school. A few weeks ago, we were at his home for dinner.
Craigley was trying to provide some insights into parenting and both the man
and his wife told him that they can always ask me for advice when in doubt.
When we got back home, Craigley was like "Are you some great soul of parenting?!" And I
was like "No! I listen to parents and I am willing to share my own
experiences if it benefits them in some way." That’s all!
Parents, some days, need to know that they are not alone. So, keep those
conversations going over coffees, lunches and dinners. And be kind during those
times.
Noteworthy Remarks: Boys, please do not give unsolicited advice unless
it is a friend. Even then, tread carefully.
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