Did Someone Mention Pride?

[LoneLaugher]

Folks we are talking about an angel walking the earth here. She cannot be corrupted by the foulest of environments.

 

[syrenn]

Folks we are talking about an angel walking the earth here. She cannot be corrupted by the foulest of environments.

give her time, im sure she will surprise you.

 

[LoneLaugher]

She surprises me every day.....

 

[naturegirl]

Folks we are talking about an angel walking the earth here. She cannot be corrupted by the foulest of environments.

give her time, im sure she will surprise you.

Well yea, if she goes to an Occupy Event, she's going to learn a lot, a whole lot.

 

[Avatar4321]

Folks we are talking about an angel walking the earth here. She cannot be corrupted by the foulest of environments.

So you are going to test that theory by allowing her to enter the foulest of environments?

 

[Tank]

At least she didn't drop out of school

Like so many Republicans.

I don't think those are "Republicans" sleeping in the streets

 

[naturegirl]

At least she didn't drop out of school

Like so many Republicans.

I don't think those are "Republicans" sleeping in the streets

Shhh, they're not drop outs because they are perpetual students. Now they want us to repay their 8 year loans so they don't have to.


Oh yea, I agree, I don't think they are Republican.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Just got back from attending the event. We were there for about 2 hours. There were about 100 people gathered. It was a sidewalk deal. There was a mix of college students, folks my age and quite a few older folks.

There was a lone counter-protester.

No violence, no public sex, no defacating.......just a small group of people being heard.

I took some pics.....will get around to posting later.

 

[Full-Auto]

Just got back from attending the event. We were there for about 2 hours. There were about 100 people gathered. It was a sidewalk deal. There was a mix of college students, folks my age and quite a few older folks.

There was a lone counter-protester.

No violence, no public sex, no defacating.......just a small group of people being heard.

I took some pics.....will get around to posting later.

Do you feel better now?

Did you accomplish anything other then self gratification?

 

[LoneLaugher]

You meant to say "than", didn't you?

Do I feel better? Hmmmmmmmmm. Nope. Felt pretty good before I went. I'm pleased to know that my little angel is taking an interest in the world around her. She had a chance to speak with some interesting folks. I think she learned some things.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

If your husband has any sense he'll change the locks while you are gone.

 

[Full-Auto]

You meant to say "than", didn't you?

Do I feel better? Hmmmmmmmmm. Nope. Felt pretty good before I went. I'm pleased to know that my little angel is taking an interest in the world around her. She had a chance to speak with some interesting folks. I think she learned some things.

Oh Ok educational trip and exposure for the young ones.

Then a hat tip sir!

My point is this is misdirected and will accomplish squat. Or would you suggest the law makers are sweating this one?

 

[DaGoose]

You meant to say "than", didn't you?

Do I feel better? Hmmmmmmmmm. Nope. Felt pretty good before I went. I'm pleased to know that my little angel is taking an interest in the world around her. She had a chance to speak with some interesting folks. I think she learned some things.

That's EXACTLY right. So many kids nowadays (especially kids of the right) have life handed to them on a platter and have no interest in the world beyond their own. And if you're lucky enough to have a kid who not only sees what's going on around them but also participates then you should be VERY proud of him or her. It's easy to see you've done a real cracker jack job of raising her. Congrats proud parent.

 

[LoneLaugher]

If your husband has any sense he'll change the locks while you are gone.

I'm the husband, jackass.

 

[Jackson]

You meant to say "than", didn't you?

Do I feel better? Hmmmmmmmmm. Nope. Felt pretty good before I went. I'm pleased to know that my little angel is taking an interest in the world around her. She had a chance to speak with some interesting folks. I think she learned some things.

Now that yopu"ve gone, I'm glad that it wasn't a huge mob and I think I'm going to go against the grain here. I'm glad you did it and I think you did a good job in keeping the lines of communication open with her.

I am assuming you are not a upporter of the OWS events but being an involved father with his daughter. Even if you disagreed with the protestors, it would be an interesting discussion to have with your daughter about what she thought and giving her questions to think about.

What was her impression? Thinking this was an exciting event for her, I wouldn't be surprised if she did agree or be impressed by some of their arguments. That could be an opening for excellent discussions with her about capitalism, personal responsibility and socialism.

It would also be good for you to ask her what goals she might have in her life. College, career, marriage family? And ask what ages she thinks those goals might be accomplished. Then ask what goals those people at the event had in ther life to accomplish and what they were doing to achieve those goals.

Could open a lot of discussion but don't be judgmental, not even a debate, just an interesting talk. She will be open to ask you things in the future if you praise her coming up with good questions and giving things thoughts even if they are different from your own.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

Make sure she's caught up on all of her vaccinations. I wouldn't want her to catch anything.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Ohhhh Haha hahaha......er......uh.....not funny.

 

[Amelia]

That's sweet for you.

I'd be proud if my 15-year-old were interested in the world around.

 

[Big Black Dog]

My 15 y/o daughter just came home and announced that she is going to attend the "Occupy" event this Saturday in our area.

Ain't life grand?!

Strange how things change. When I was 15 I didn't "announce" many things to my parents. I asked permission. Guess parent/child relationships like that have went out of style these days.

 

[LoneLaugher]

My 15 y/o daughter just came home and announced that she is going to attend the "Occupy" event this Saturday in our area.

Ain't life grand?!

Strange how things change. When I was 15 I didn't "announce" many things to my parents. I asked permission. Guess parent/child relationships like that have went out of style these days.

I guess if one tries hard enough, it is possible to squeeze just about anything hard enough to get a drop of negative juice from it.

This 15 y/o we are speaking of announces all sorts of things pertaining to her schedule....as she understands that we are keenly interested in what she is up to. We also have to arrange our schedules to fit. Today is a great examp-le of this. Her schedule for the day.

6-8 am: HS Soccer conditioning ( she's the keeper )
9-11 am: Travel fastpitch practice ( she's the shortstop )
12-2 pm: The protest event
4-6 pm: Volunteering with handicapped/disabled Little Leaguers

Get it?

If her announcement was something that she thought she needed permission for....she's have phrased it differently, Ebineezer.