tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post1982358377127938763..comments2023-10-28T04:15:14.699-04:00Comments on Optimistic Cynicism: The lies we teach...Ryan Ashley Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515371602427605756noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-74706179701894572722010-01-11T01:17:56.835-05:002010-01-11T01:17:56.835-05:00Like Cate and Wendy said, I don't have childre...Like Cate and Wendy said, I don't have children, so I'm glad you explained your reasons and I would be upset in that situation.silver starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169856388135590325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-24609377656550810372009-12-26T17:44:52.045-05:002009-12-26T17:44:52.045-05:00This makes me really sad for poor Monsoon. I cert...This makes me really sad for poor Monsoon. I certainly hope you had a heart-to-heart (or fist to nose) talk with the adult(s) in question. People just don't think before they act, especially if they're trying to build a relationship with young children. I hope everything works out the way you want it to.Sassy Britcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346700962941797782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-17741688551464852952009-12-24T22:01:06.921-05:002009-12-24T22:01:06.921-05:00I think I would be pretty upset. No...I *know* I ...I think I would be pretty upset. No...I *know* I would, and not because he watched the movie, but, like you said, because someone was teaching him to lie. I'm sorry.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374376869139545732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-66506770754606384422009-12-24T15:11:28.281-05:002009-12-24T15:11:28.281-05:00I have no idea what to suggest but I'm sorry t...I have no idea what to suggest but I'm sorry this happened. <br /><br />Also, as someone without children, I want to thank you so much for posting about it and explaining so clearly why you're upset. I must say I may have done the same thing as the adult in this situation without giving any thought to what it actually meant in the bigger picture.Call Me Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144735845209334875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-20964585009165636482009-12-24T11:39:04.523-05:002009-12-24T11:39:04.523-05:00I would be pretty darn irritated at the person who...I would be pretty darn irritated at the person who let him watch the movie and then not to tell you. I would give them a piece of my mind for sure!<br /><br />On another note, have a wonderful Christmas! :DtheUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-48576887875898372422009-12-24T08:26:56.120-05:002009-12-24T08:26:56.120-05:00Poor little guy. He will be okay just keep teachin...Poor little guy. He will be okay just keep teaching him like you have he will learn. He is only four..Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513249357085004389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-35489830956785894532009-12-24T03:42:37.735-05:002009-12-24T03:42:37.735-05:00I would be very upset with the adult who did this,...I would be very upset with the adult who did this, and would have a hard time trusting that person again.Putting the FUN in DysFUNctionalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996772324484385959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-56865035519221207982009-12-24T02:41:59.593-05:002009-12-24T02:41:59.593-05:00I'm going to assume this was a grandparent or ...I'm going to assume this was a grandparent or caregiver. I think a lot of times they are just trying to be as special in the hearts of their grandchildren, as their grandchildren are in their hearts. They really don't think about the lying part or even see it that way. It's just a secret, like their "special" whatever. But, most of them grew up when keeping secrets about adults from Mommy and Daddy wasn't such a BAD THING.<br /><br />I feel for you, cause that stuff pisses me off too. I've had more family members than just grandparents to similar things. AND I LET THEM KNOW I WAS ANGRY!adrienzgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189335015566616247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-22191428824989781302009-12-23T23:11:15.391-05:002009-12-23T23:11:15.391-05:00How terrible that someone put your little guy into...How terrible that someone put your little guy into that position. It probably was very confusing for him. I think if you and the hubs handle it by telling him that, of course, he can and should tell you anything without fear that it could be a good learning situation. But shame on the adults who made your sweetie take on the burden of such a secret. Sigh. I'm really sorry, and I hope you can somehow talk to those adults about this and gain resolution.Hyacynthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838590548747956315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-26731308594258890582009-12-23T23:08:24.958-05:002009-12-23T23:08:24.958-05:00Oooo, I have a lot of anger about other people usu...Oooo, I have a lot of anger about other people usurping my parental authority, as well. At least my parents know not to have the wee ones hide it. They run with that "What happens at Grandma and Grandpa's..." rule -- or so they claim. *sigh*<br /><br />I'm so sorry Monsoon was exposed to this. Secrets can wait. There will be more than enough of them, and we all need our lines of communication open. Not a fun situation.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-82375355970262794022009-12-23T23:06:31.668-05:002009-12-23T23:06:31.668-05:00I concur with Corinne; you definitely should speak...I concur with Corinne; you definitely should speak to whoever did this. Explain your feelings the same way you did not us. I'm sure the person or persons didn't fully think througb what they did and the position it put your son in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7062475905852904908.post-50620182505777729772009-12-23T22:14:18.244-05:002009-12-23T22:14:18.244-05:00Lady, I am livid for you. Really. There is NO reas...Lady, I am livid for you. Really. There is NO reason to do that to him, and in turn undermine your parenting. <br /><br />I would say something to whoever it was. No matter the relationship. Because that put Monsoon in a difficult position. A position a four year old shouldn't have to be put in, ever. <br /><br />Let us know what happens! Good luck, what an unfair thing to have happened. I'm so sorry!Corinne Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604810312185816792noreply@blogger.com