THURSDAY AND FRIDAY COMBO
Today we wrap up our Back to School Week for children. I apologize for not coming on yesterday, but we have a two for one combo for you today.
YESTERDAY - THURSDAY - I have heard many parents and other individuals say...
I don't buy anything less than brand name for my child, niece, nephew etc....
Some people have even spoken unkindly of gifts given to them in a negative way that were not brand named.
When a baby who is not walking has a $50 + size 0 shoes on that was not a gift, but rather the fact "my child" need to have brand name we need to talk...
Please note that we are not speaking of getting a good sale on brand name goods, but the mentality, "if it's not brand name it won't go on my child."
Does the phrase, "I Give my child the best" have to be brand name items?
So yesterday's question asked in today's combo is ....
- Do you think that parents should buy brand name goods rather than regular clothing shoes etc....? Why? Why Not?
- Do you feel the money should be redirected or be used for another purpose etc....?
TODAY'S FOCUS:
Have you heard the term, "children need their privacy"?
What privacy?
- Do you believe children should have their own privacy? (ie... locked rooms, private conversation, unsupervised company etc..)
Come on talk to me? Keep it positive!
Have a blessed weekend and may you have a peaceful and God directed parent/child school year!
Keep the Faith!
Precious Jewel
Generally speaking, I do not believe children who live under their parents roof should be able to lock their parents out of their room claiming privacy. However, in some cases like gender differences and the personality of the child, parents should be sensitive of their child's feeling and respect their privacy. For example, if a female child is locked into her room and explained she is getting dressing, her father should respect this response. However, if the timeframe raises suspicion and the behavior becomes repetitive, the parent has all right to look closely into the matter and give the child an allowed time for getting dressed. Another example, a female child locks her door and is getting dressed. Her mother knocks and she explains to her mother that she is getting dressed. One may think, same gender, mom should be allowed in the room because it's the same sex. However, I disagree because some females may feel uncomfortable in the presence of another female if they are naked or even partially covered. Therefore I believe, parents should respect their child's privacy if this is their personality. On the topic of kids going anywhere, and alone without being questioned, my response, absolutely not. As parents we are responsible for the whereabouts of our children, especially when they are minors. If the child is an adult, parents should still be able to question the adult's whereabouts, if the adult is still abiding in their home. One may disagree with my response of the adult; however, if the parent is a Christian and the adult child is still residing at home, the parent has a God given responsibility to ensure that the adult child is living a lifestyle pleasing in the sight of the Lord, and should question their whereabouts to ensure that. The bible was written for our learning and Joshua 24:15 states:... but for me and my house we will serve the lord.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your feedback Beverly. You raised some good points here. We respect your views as to privacy. We hope that the mother daughter relationship would develop outside of the privacy of the dressing especially when it comes to the opposite sex and other private issues as they can escalate if not guarded and monitored.
ReplyDeleteAlthough it may be very difficult and create family conflicts and friction, I too believe that parents should have questioning rights whether the child is an adult or not as long as they live inside the home.
Question for you... What should be done in the case where the parent is not allowed to question, inquire on whereabouts or prevent privacy to their adult child? Let's Talk...