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Before I had children …
I knew good behaviour was just a matter of proper discipline.
I knew sexism and inequality were the result of gender stereotypes inflicted on children by parents – no child of mine was going to play with a Barbie Doll.
I knew consistency was the only sure way to deliver a well rounded individual to the world.
I knew my child would excel at school because I did.
I knew I wasn’t going to allow being a mum to change my life.
I knew you set boundaries and children fell into line.
I knew parenting wasn’t as hard as people made out – you just had to be organised.
After I had children ….
I knew nothing.
Janine Fitzpatrick is a personal blogger with an untidy house, imperfect children and no celebrity friends.
So so true
Oh those ideas once held to be true . . . It takes courage to trust that love and compassion will guide and define my relationship with my daughter as well as my grandchildren.
Ain’t that the truth!
so funny, and i love the barbie picture!
I still knew a lot of things when I had one child. Then I had a second. And a third. I now try very hard to not think I know anything, about anyone.
I have a super-feminist friend who got her daughter a much requested Barbie pinata for her birthday. The daughter: thrilled because it was Barbie. The mom: thrilled because everyone was taking whacks at Barbie!
Now see everyone was happy.
It is a rude awakening, but at least it is a fairly gradual one! Wonderful list.
Is that REALLY what Barbie looks like these days? Look at that eye liner. Sheesh.
She never leaves home without it.
I’d like Barbie to have a child…