Comments on Diary of a New Mom: Raising 'Em Right

I am BIG on teaching "common sense" and ...

2011-05-06T13:51:54.508-05:00

I am BIG on teaching "common sense" and "common sense" - Many adults lack this and it boggles my mind.

Lol, I love this "On the scale of parenting f...

2011-05-05T14:29:19.889-05:00

Lol, I love this "On the scale of parenting failures, that’s below serial killer and puppy-kicking but above spitting and not recycling." I think that pretty much hits the nail on the head.

Thank you guys for weighing in. That helps. I actu...

2011-05-05T10:01:21.651-05:00

Thank you guys for weighing in. That helps. I actually did march up & bang on her door only to find she wasn't home, or didn't answer. She's a difficult personality. And there have been signs she may not be "all there," so to speak, so it's extra tough.

Sorry, I would be pissed! You have every right. I&...

2011-05-05T06:14:02.527-05:00

Sorry, I would be pissed! You have every right. I'm not saying you should blow up at her. She's your neighbour, after all, and you'll have to see her again and again. But maybe use this as an opportunity to teach your kids how to stand up for yourself in a diplomatic way.

I think confrontation, the right way, the civilized way, is always a good thing to practice.

Aw, look at that picture! So cute. Okay, I am TOT...

2011-05-04T23:33:01.236-05:00

Aw, look at that picture! So cute.

Okay, I am TOTALLY with you on this one. I could feel my blood pressure rising as I read it! I am BIG on manners and kindness, and you just don't DO that! If it were me, I would march right over and have a talk with her. I think that you don't want to let yourself be a doormat in these situations. But that's just me. (Please note: I also tend to chicken out when these things happen to me, and end up not speaking up. I often regret it later.)

As the police said, it's not illegal, but it&#...

2011-05-04T14:45:22.655-05:00

As the police said, it's not illegal, but it's definitely not nice. You can count to ten (I would definitely have to count to ten) and then talk to your kids about what it means to be a good neighbor. If you need help calming down, read your post again. It's funny.