Greetings parents.
You (yes, you) are doing it wrong. I’ve go no problem telling you this.
You are definitely doing it wrong.
Stop it. Now.
Parents, are you not only doing it wrong but doing it for the wrong reason? I mean did you have children for the wrong reason to begin with? If so you are definitely doing it wrong. Here are three wrong reasons to have children. 1. You want someone to take care of you when you are old. This one is popular. Some of the parents who have posted here on YADDIW have tipped their hands that they are doing it wrong. As Amanda squeals in a comment she posted on this blog . . . what will you do when you are 75, in a wheelchair, and no one comes to visit you? If you are having children because you want someone to come visit … Continue reading →
How are your little angels doing after the holiday? I mean your adorable little children, not your dogs. How is the preciousness factor holding up? It is that “special” time of the year. What’s that you say? Your children are special year ’round? No. No they are not. Acting like everything your children do is special is not going to help them in life. It’s not going to boost their self-esteem. All you are doing is setting them up for failure when they encounter the rest of the human species. If you are one of those parents that praise every thing your child does then you need to stop. Now. Because you are definitely doing it wrong. I know what you think. You think very … Continue reading →
We survived another Christmas. Family time. Love. Joy. Peace on Earth. Goodwill towards all men. Sugar cookies. Presents. Songs. Santa. And traumatizing your children. I’m a bit unclear on what the purpose of Santa Claus is suppose to be but I’m quite clear on what Santa is doing. Screwing up the minds of small children because you feel the need to subject them to humiliation, trauma and propaganda. And you are doing it not for them, but for yourself. It starts when your child is small. Too small to defend herself and too fearful to tell you to piss off. You take the child to see Santa. Oh what a wonderful moment this is going to be. Your precious little prince or princess sitting on … Continue reading →
Today’s “You Are Definitely Doing It Wrong” wake-up call to parents is written by guest expert Maggie May. Sunday brunch is something to be treasured. Long held near and dear to my sanity and heart, the coffee flows freely, there better be hollandaise, and You are ruining it. Actually let me be fair, your snot-nosed, won’t stop banging on the table, screaming mini-you is ruining it and now you need to fix it. How is it possible that every time I pass one of these small humans there is something leaking out of their faces? They are called tissues and if its been on one of their “cutesy, wootsey, wittle fwaces” for long enough to crust you aren’t paying close enough attention. Don’t get me … Continue reading →
Parents. Do not negotiate with your child. Negotiating with terrorists has never worked for the government and it’s not going to work for you. Stop. I can’t tell you have many times I’ve hear some parent say something to the effect of “If you clean your room I’ll let you have a cookie.” This is the worst thing you can do. Using rewards (treats) to motivate (train) your children is treating them like dogs. Even I – a person who doesn’t like dogs – knows that the average dog is smarter than the average child. This is an insult to dogs. And it’s not going to work the way you think it will. Your belief that positive reinforcement works on children is completely misguided. You … Continue reading →
I am proud to present my 2nd money saving tip for parents, from my award winning series of money saving tips: don’t buy your kids that puppy. The Deception If they beg and plead for a dog, promising to take care of it, pick up after it, train it, and feed it, take their assertions for what they really are: LIES! I’m sure your kids know how to manipulate you, and they are good at it. Those little deception-filled kiddos of yours won’t actually care for the dog once you cave in and accommodate their demands, and you know it. Before you take the plunge, make sure precious time and money will not be squandered by the fleeting desires of your ADHD children. Who’s going … Continue reading →
