I wouldn't lie but there are things that are nobody's business. The past is the past. Things I did 25 years ago have no bearing on who I am now.

I married twice; both times to guys named Bill.

If I meet another guy named Bill I am going to run.

(((((((((LAMom)))))))))))))

around here? yes. We have no time for points, we have rants to post.

It was inspired by your thread

Fear - darling - I love you.

I think the whole "it takes a village to raise a child idea" stems from the notion that we as a society benefit from having children, all children, raised properly. And it rests on the premise that parents cannot be with their own children 24/7. So the onus is on the other members of the village to provide a good example for other people's children, and sometimes to offer some guidance. If I see a child playing on the train tracks, I am not going to say "it's not my kid". I am going to encourage them to play elsewhere.

That's all. Not doing someone else's job; just helping for the good of all.

Why, thank you. This place inspires me!

The redundancy squad squad will be here soon in a minute

Inanity and vapidity are the order of the day
Let's not get too complex with what we have to say
We're treading very lightly on anything that's real
We gabble about nonsense and let our brains congeal
Sophomoric humor will be bound to bring a chortle
All reason and intelligence has found an open portal
If meaty matter does appear we find it so confusing
We can't make heads or tails, with a brain that we aren't using
And so we mock the very thought of something esoteric
The idea is so ridiculous it brings us to hysterics
So let's stay banal and bland and trite in all we say and do
And we can put an end to real communication, too

No - they are mine!!!

In all fairness, I have told them to use my swimming pool as if it were their own; and I do watch the three boys (7,4, and 2) when mom and dad go hunting or Christmas shopping.

But still - this was so nice. They plow my driveway, too, in the winter.

you may have something there

I don't think the boys are suffering from ADD though.I don't think that is the issue here.

I don't know if it's healthy but it's common. I didn't let my daughter date at that age either.

Did I understand your question? I am not understanding how the replies fit in.

I hope I can post good news more often..it brings out the most wonderful posts! You are all helping to make my day. Thanks!

((((bastet))))) you are kind!

I agree these things may be a problem but I am not getting the connection to violence in teen dating. Can you elaborate? Thanks.

Some of my daughter's friends have been in abusive relationships in high school and even in middle school. I think they see it at home and they think it's normal. Also, young girls can be very insecure and they put up with abuse just so that they will have a boyfriend.

Thanks so much everyone, for the kind words. You are all good neighbors, too.

Well, the person I am talking about takes care of himself now...but when he was younger he didn't - he thought he would live forever.