You think she should?

Taco John · 09-13-2005, 01:57 AM

I have a different set of values than apparently half of America though when it comes to raising kids. Seems to me that you have a duty to make certain they have at least one parent around to raise them. If you're it, you shouldn't be putting yourself in situations where they lose that parent for an extended period of time, or permanently.

Hammock Parties · 09-13-2005, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I have a different set of values than apparently half of America though when it comes to raising kids. Seems to me that you have a duty to make certain they have at least one parent around to raise them. If you're it, you shouldn't be putting yourself in situations where they lose that parent for an extended period of time, or permanently.

I agree.

**luv** · 09-13-2005, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I have a different set of values than apparently half of America though when it comes to raising kids. Seems to me that you have a duty to make certain they have at least one parent around to raise them. If you're it, you shouldn't be putting yourself in situations where they lose that parent for an extended period of time, or permanently.

Exactly. I mean, it's not like my boss doesn't love her granddaughter, but she's not her daughter. She says she isn't the type of grandma she wishes she could be. She wants to be able to spend time with her and spoil her, then send her back to mom. But instead, she's more like a second mother. Not fair to her or the kid.

patteeu · 09-13-2005, 06:16 AM

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Exactly. I mean, it's not like my boss doesn't love her granddaughter, but she's not her daughter. She says she isn't the type of grandma she wishes she could be. She wants to be able to spend time with her and spoil her, then send her back to mom. But instead, she's more like a second mother. Not fair to her or the kid.

Shouldn't your boss be mad at her daughter rather than the insurance rep? The daughter is the one who is apparently planning to dump her kid on grandma. The insurance rep is just offering an opportunity.

patteeu · 09-13-2005, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I have a different set of values than apparently half of America though when it comes to raising kids. Seems to me that you have a duty to make certain they have at least one parent around to raise them. If you're it, you shouldn't be putting yourself in situations where they lose that parent for an extended period of time, or permanently.

Great post. I agree.

chagrin · 09-13-2005, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I have a different set of values than apparently half of America though when it comes to raising kids. Seems to me that you have a duty to make certain they have at least one parent around to raise them. If you're it, you shouldn't be putting yourself in situations where they lose that parent for an extended period of time, or permanently.

I, gulp, have to say that this is very well stated.

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