Comments on: Just as Mad

By: Tonggu Momma

Tonggu Momma — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:27:02 +0000

Like you, I can’t believe some of the Mean Girl behavior we are seeing in kindergarten. Don’t these parents understand that this type of behavior grows exponentially worse? What will these children act like at 10? at 15? if the parents don’t guide and discipline their children now? I am so sad for my Tongginator sometimes. And for your Munchkin. But I am so glad for you that D validated you in such a way.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:17:45 +0000

I know this isn’t the point, but it got me thinking…
For me, Kindergarten was awesome! It was the best time I had in school, possibly until college. I went to a public school with lots of different kids, an advanced reading program, and an amazing playground.
For the next 8 years, I went to Catholic school with a bunch of stick-girls, where everyone was taught on the same level, we played in a parking lot, and no one liked me.
So really, Kindergarten may not be all that bad for the boys. Maybe they could have my experience. And then, if you don’t send them to Catholic school, they could still be happy later on. :0)

By: Lisa V

Lisa V — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:13:25 +0000

Noelle is always the first person I think of when I’m feeling an intensity of emotion about Mallory. I know no one else in the world will understand it in the same way. It’s a luxury to have another mother that is completely invested in our child.

Oh, and the social angst? Worst part of mothering in my opinion. As bad as not sleeping through the night for months on end.