Hey toadman
I certainly took no offense and was truely thankful for the heads up. From one Board Newbie to another, I simply wanted you to consider who may be on board. When I began my initial reply, there was only one other. By the time I had posted, I couldn't believe the number of respondents with similar experiences. I really think that these behaviors occur more often than we are comfortable with, and we seem pretty lucky that, for the most part, our kids all seem to fare pretty well.
Please let me also clarify that I, in no way, mean to suggest that you or anyone else simply dumps their kids off. (I think you are taking quite a thrashing over all this.) I am very thankful for DCL for giving me and DH a few precious moments to ourselves, while the kids feel a bit of independence. However, shorter leashes will be in order for the 13 and up group, especially after reading this. I hope DCL modifies their Teen Club. 13-15 and maybe Young Adult 16-18. (some kind of positive spin)
My DH and I have been reading this thread with great interest and are greatful for the discussion it has inspired. Kids really are a hot topic. OOOOOH my! What a discussion the ride home with DD must have been!
Smiles to all
tlgoblue
I certainly took no offense and was truely thankful for the heads up. From one Board Newbie to another, I simply wanted you to consider who may be on board. When I began my initial reply, there was only one other. By the time I had posted, I couldn't believe the number of respondents with similar experiences. I really think that these behaviors occur more often than we are comfortable with, and we seem pretty lucky that, for the most part, our kids all seem to fare pretty well.
Please let me also clarify that I, in no way, mean to suggest that you or anyone else simply dumps their kids off. (I think you are taking quite a thrashing over all this.) I am very thankful for DCL for giving me and DH a few precious moments to ourselves, while the kids feel a bit of independence. However, shorter leashes will be in order for the 13 and up group, especially after reading this. I hope DCL modifies their Teen Club. 13-15 and maybe Young Adult 16-18. (some kind of positive spin)
My DH and I have been reading this thread with great interest and are greatful for the discussion it has inspired. Kids really are a hot topic. OOOOOH my! What a discussion the ride home with DD must have been!
Smiles to all
tlgoblue