Comments on: Parenting 101

By: pixiemama

pixiemama — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:50:29 +0000

Mamaedge sent me, knowing this is just what I needed after the weekend I've had. Thank you. Really - Thank you.

By: Mary P Jones

Mary P Jones — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:19:58 +0000

Danni, sorry for not being clear. 100% of child molesters were sexually abused but not all sexually abused children grow up to be child molesters. Just like all pine trees are trees, but not all trees are pines.

I run into this type of misunderstanding frequently enough in my writing and usually add a disclaimer. I failed to do so in this case, but will correct that.

By: Danni

Danni — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:06:21 +0000

I really liked the article right up until you put "But do you want to know how many child molesters were sexually abused as children? 100%. Ta da!" I'd like to have some statistics please. Not just Ta da! I've had a messed up child hood but I'm good person. Statistics please.

By: Headless Mom

Headless Mom — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:42:45 +0000

AmenAmenAmenAmen!!!!!!

Every one that participates in the "Mommy Wars" debates should read this first, then decide if they'll sling the mud. This is everything, and more, that I've always felt about all of those debates.

I love you more and more each day!

By: mosey along

mosey along — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:17:17 +0000

*Nodding*.

By: Margaux

Margaux — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:59:20 +0000

Great post. But I'd like to add verbal/emotional abuse to the list, which can be just as bad (though much more difficult to define) as beating a kid, locking him in the closet, or having sex with him. My brother and I were physically and emotionally abused on a pretty regular basis as children, and, on the few occasions we've discussed it, my brother has said that the beatings weren't half as damaging as the mind games and the words. I have to say I agree.

By: Jade

Jade — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:30:19 +0000

This is one of my new favourite posts of yours, MPJ. You are fantastic, and a fantastic mama.

By: c

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:47:57 +0000

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes. Yes. YES!!!!!! A cause we can all rally behind. A chance that can make a difference. And hey, for parents who abused, it's not too late. You can tell the kids, "It wasn't your fault. I'm sorry. Tell whoever you want. It's not your secret. It's not a reflection of you." The reaction to trauma can cut the negative consequences down to something like half. And if you are the parent who didn't abuse. Get help. For your kid and for yourself. Don't spend a moment wondering what your child did to get abused. I LOVE this post! And the socks, backpacks, co sleeping stuff... BRILLIANT! c

By: Tanya @ TeenAutism

Tanya @ TeenAutism — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:05:09 +0000

Fantastic post! We do all right. We really do.

By: Godamongus!

Godamongus! — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:41:14 +0000

God bless you! Parenting is the critical key. I invite you to read the Godamongus blog.