tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post4347364193894939422..comments2023-10-05T17:36:23.029+01:00Comments on Having my cake and eating it too: Practical ParentingJoanna Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944673677004607976noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-86989278768343949832009-12-19T11:07:11.139+00:002009-12-19T11:07:11.139+00:00Spot on. Sometimes hard to let go though, but much...Spot on. Sometimes hard to let go though, but much harder if you don't. Have a great Christmas with your kids.The Birdwatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05682268406484192602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-34151328323642801262009-12-18T17:46:20.232+00:002009-12-18T17:46:20.232+00:00Hello Birdwatcher!
Oh, I hear you on this one. As...Hello Birdwatcher!<br />Oh, I hear you on this one. As you said, sometimes it's better to know they're bonking in their own bedroom rather than in an alley or field somewhere with no access to condoms.<br />I think you're a very enlightened dad to make this decision. The ex Mr Cake just pretends that it isnt happening and does his normal ostrich impression about his daughter and, I Joanna Cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15944673677004607976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-55843221898690638882009-12-18T16:25:56.050+00:002009-12-18T16:25:56.050+00:00My daughter is just 17 and now sleep overs have be...My daughter is just 17 and now sleep overs have become sleeps withs. There is no right answer and the boundaries are difficult so at my bidding we have relaxed the rules. (My wife was not really happy about this as she felt we were giving way, but I was more concerned about her disappearing in the early hours) As long as we know where she will be spending the night and she agrees a time to be The Birdwatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05682268406484192602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-60911252828740331642009-12-08T21:48:57.786+00:002009-12-08T21:48:57.786+00:00BG - I think they're starting to see the benef...BG - I think they're starting to see the benefits already.<br /><br />Clare - Thank you x I dont envy you your job. Some of the parents of my acquaintance are no better than children in terms of their acceptance of authority. In the course of my job, I sometimes have to admonish kids about their behaviour and guide them to do better. Most parents welcome the intervention of another adult Joanna Cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15944673677004607976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-84608247279586639782009-12-08T21:28:58.648+00:002009-12-08T21:28:58.648+00:00Yeah, it's counterproductive to lose your temp...Yeah, it's counterproductive to lose your temper with the young 'uns. I think Spock would have made a good father. Infallible logic is what they need.Gorilla Bananashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044093013423635830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-82030616093915056752009-12-08T14:27:52.856+00:002009-12-08T14:27:52.856+00:00As always, Joanna, you are so Very Wise....
As we ...As always, Joanna, you are so Very Wise....<br />As we embark on this next segment of life, it will be much as you have described, for you, only the Roles at this moment are reversed. She knows so much better Exactly WHAT they need!<br />But you showed me the Bright Spot, in that I can be the Neutral, and still get them to talk it through.<br />Thank You!Polarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08946009143669803451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-19135194142391904672009-12-08T12:20:55.950+00:002009-12-08T12:20:55.950+00:00Wise words Joanna. I'm not a parent, but I am...Wise words Joanna. I'm not a parent, but I am a teacher so I do see this on a daily basis. <br /> <br />from my point of view, parents and teachers need to work together and consistency is essential. There's nothing more frustrating than speaking to a parent about their child's inappropriate behaviour, only to have that parent tell their child, "Don't do that again. Let&#Clarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6493386230053818260.post-61164673342550763962009-12-08T11:37:35.388+00:002009-12-08T11:37:35.388+00:00In time I hope your children will thank you for al...In time I hope your children will thank you for all this. BG XxBenefitScroungingScumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.com