ways in which the average dis'er

[ronandannette]

Oh, let's count the ways...

I'm southern.

I'm conservative.

I vote Republican.

I'm a Christian.

We own guns & support our military.

That probably about covers it.

Oh... I like animals & support animal conservation, but I also think that human life is more valuable than animal life. I'm an American, & I'm proud to "mother" my kids. I'll leave the "fathering" to DH. I kinda like my inlaws. I think my DH is wonderful, & I'm proud to be his wife. I take no offense at most words. I appreciate good manners & graciousness, & I'm fine w/ being called a lady.

But I will plan the heck out of a Disney vacation.

Sure, sure, that's all fine but let's get right down to it - do you know how to properly butter and consume a dinner roll? I can overlook a lot of things if a person is just willing to try a little harder at the dinner table...

 

[jt'smom]

I have credit card debt on and off... and I will take a quick vacation even if I'm in a "debt period". I'm 49 and I don't currently on a home, by choice! I spanked my son. My kid doesn't have scads of friends and can't play a sport to save his life, which is the only reason he got a big scholarship as he had LOTS of time to study. My husband and I go to bed mad when we fight. I really like mom-waist shorts, even the elastic waisted ones. I cuss and let my son cuss in front of me. I take drinks and candy from Walgreens in a movie theater and don't feel it's wrong. I made my child walk a whole week at Disney when he was 6, and didn't use a stroller... we just stopped when he was tired and whiny, and didn't worry about wasting a FP. Oh, and we like to live at least 500 miles from all family members, just so we don't have to deal with holiday drama.

 

[tvguy]

They all have fully funded emergency funds, scholarship funds, and retirement plans. And they drive a 40 year old car that they built themselves, live in a one room house that they built as a child, and are too cool for cable, smart phones, and high-speed internet. Plus they can buy groceries to feet a family of 12 for $1.57 a week.

Oh... They also home school their award-winning children so that they can take them out of school for Disney vacations several times a year.

Oh lord, they have money........ they would NEVER drive a 40 year old car. They LEASE a new luxury SUV, but always break the lease 2 years early to get the latest model. They move up to a brand new custom built house every 3 years, and lord forbid it not have granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. They have cable, a dish, netfix, a home theater system and stream movies on their 150" smart TV. They are the ones that Verizon designed the bring your own phone plan for, because they get a new phone every 6 months, not every 2 years. And Safeway delivers their groceries, and they tip the driver $100.



Seriously, this is a very affluent group or a group that is deeply in debit because of discretionary spending. If you are doing multiple Disney trips a year, and multiple Disney cruises, you are spending above what I would consider a middle class income.

 

[BlovesC]

Well I own a gun
I have voted republican

But this is 95% of the DIS!

 

[NHdisneylover]

I am a negligent parent by the standards of many DISsers: I never had parental controls on the internet and my kids have had their own laptops and cell phones since they were about 8, I leave them home alone for up to a week at a time when we travel, let them travel internationally on their own, to visit people I've never met, and let my son use public restrooms alone when he was 4. I also allowed them to run and to shout at parks when they were young, which once had me labled by a fellow DISser as "one of THOSE parents"

After many cruises on both lines, I think Royal Caribbean is just as good as Disney (and better for teens) for a fraction of the cost.

and I agree with the person upthread who thinks DVC is a horrible investment.

 

[fly girl]

After many cruises on both lines, I think Royal Caribbean is just as good as Disney (and better for teens) for a fraction of the cost.

and I agree with the person upthread who thinks DVC is a horrible investment.

Agree! I loved the Oasis, kicked the pants off Dream.

And zero interest in being a DVC member, not a wise value for my family.

 

[laurafergie]

My kids go to a Title I school because I am NOT homeschooling and am NOT going to put out the money for private. We have credit card debt and have been known to go on vacation when DH was laid off. We have some retirement, but probably will still have to work until we drop. We have lots of guns, usually vote Republican, but we both think religion should stay out of politics. I did spank my kids back in the day. I yell far too much and yelled a lot more when I was younger. My kids have never had a curfew, I don't censor movies, TV or Internet. I love my kids, but currently am not thrilled with one of them right now.

 

[sam_gordon]

We're horrible parents. Our DD hasn't passed an AP exam (out of the 6 she's taken), SOMEONE (probably us) will have to take out loans to pay for her college, my kids have been disciplined by others because they're not always on their best behavior, our house looks more like the Heck's than the Brady's, and we only manage a vacation every other year (and go into debt to do so).

 

[rodeo65]

We can maybe manage a Disney trip every two or three years and I don't generally hang out on the board here unless planning one or torturing myself with the lack of an upcoming trip. While we do home school for a large number of reasons, none of which include trip planning nor religion, I fear regularly that I'm not doing a good enough job of it.

We allow our kids way too much screen time by DIS standards as DH and I work long hours and when finished, just want to zone out - not entertain them in creative ways. We swear in casual conversation (although not around grandparents), yell when angry and sometimes even slam doors. I don't have a strong interest in discussing politics, religion or many other topics that would probably suggest I am intelligent and in touch with the world. I cherish my time alone. I have little patience for small talk and polite conversation.

I like being around my parents and live close to them but we are not in each others pockets, we don't do regular Sunday dinners but the kids do run over there often. There are many places in the world I will probably never see and will never do a cruise - Disney or otherwise because too many of my family members have some quirk that will keep them grounded and/or off the sea. We buy lots of healthy food with great intentions but often end up throwing it in the freezer and ordering out. There is a large volume of freezer burned food in there.

My house is rarely clean throughout except when we are having company and even then lots of stuff gets shoved in closets or thrown in the basement or behind other doors that no one will open. I spot clean when something bugs me and just this morning the dishwasher was finally unloaded after three days of sitting there and everything piling up on the counter.

I am a failed DISer.

 

[disneychrista]

I made my child walk a whole week at Disney when he was 6, and didn't use a stroller...

How dare you!

My youngest was 3 our first trip to Disneyland and I didn't even think about a stroller. Unless you are zig-zagging across the parks, I just don't see the need.

 

[AnnaFloridaLover]

You have 4 bathrooms? I have 5 1/2.

 

[Tiffylv]

.

 

[AnnaFloridaLover]

Ha ha. This is turning into a veiled brag thread. Your child was raised a snowflake and mine wasn't so we are better parents! Very typical Dis.

 

[AnnaFloridaLover]

I have 2. I'll PM you my name and address so you can child services for my son.

I'd appreciate it. Saving one child at a time.

 

[disneychrista]

I have 2. I'll PM you my name and address so you can child services for my son.

Oh no I am in trouble. We only have one VERY SMALL Bathroom.

 

[Jaya]

Apparently the "average Dis'er" doesn't have any visiting family or friends who are rude enough to want to arrive late or early to their house as all their family and friends arrive before 9 p.m or after 9 a.m., with three months advance notice or the average dis'er locks the door, turns off the light and refuses to let them in. I, on the other hand being "below-average", will let my loved ones in at any hour of the day, even if they were apparently raised by wolves. I guess one of my other shortcomings is that I lack the "outrage" gene. Do I need to have an outrage gene to be a dis'er? If so, I'm doomed.

 

[Skywalker]

Ha ha. This is turning into a veiled brag thread. Your child was raised a snowflake and mine wasn't so we are better parents! Very typical Dis.

Actually the DIS has lots who have perfected the "humble-brag". Some of my favourite examples:

- I grew up poor and now, at our level of income we are VERY COMFORTABLE, so I treat myself to nice things. But only because I grew up poor.
- Should I work or stay at home? Luckily, I don't have to work, my husband makes more than enough to fund our lifestyle, 10 yearly vacations, and retirement, and it would be really inconvenient and unnecessary for me to work, but I just don't know what to do
- I hate when people brag about their gifted children. Now, my children are gifted, but I would NEVER say that. I guess I was just raised differently.
- I can't answer your question about your socially isolated child, since my child is the most popular kid in school, but I just wanted to post anyway to show support! Have a great day!

Stuff like that LOL. There is a level of humble-bragging on the DIS that is an art form.

 

[AnnaFloridaLover]

Apparently the "average Dis'er" doesn't have any visiting family or friends who are rude enough to want to arrive late or early to their house as all their family and friends arrive before 9 p.m or after 9 a.m., with three months advance notice or the average dis'er locks the door, turns off the light and refuses to let them in. I, on the other hand being "below-average", will let my loved ones in at any hour of the day, even if they were apparently raised by wolves. I guess one of my other shortcomings is that I lack the "outrage" gene. Do I need to have an outrage gene to be a dis'er? If so, I'm doomed.

Wrong quote. Ooops

 

[MickeySP]

But this is 95% of the DIS!

You never know from the gun threads.

Ha ha. This is turning into a veiled brag thread. Your child was raised a snowflake and mine wasn't so we are better parents! Very typical Dis.

A very typical DIS & we're off

 

[AnnaFloridaLover]

Well if you can't be outraged, the very least you should be is offended.

Oops. I quote the wrong person. Duh.