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Originally Posted by Guest
The truth is that I only could listen for 2 minutes.
I encouraged my children to think for themselves and to challenge my beliefs. But they had to be respectful. She was not.
On more then one occasion my children changed my mind. They turned out to be pretty smart.
I am still shocked and quite honored when my children tell me they still value my opinion. Before making important decisions they consult me even though they have far more education then me.
That's good enough for me.
The girl needs to know that what she said will be forever remembered. She will not be excused for being young and trying to sort things out. Look at how we judge people now.
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I learned as a youngster that “sticks and stones may break my bones but words they never hurt me”. That has not changed. There are times when the only words that have any real impact are the words that may seem to be extreme. She has the right to speak as clearly and succinctly as she can to make her point. She spoke with clarity and her feelings are clearly understood. I also happen to agree with them.
I would not use the same words that she used because we are two different people, just as you and she are two different people. You have the right to explain your positions with the words that you choose. May you never regret the words you speak.
tq