Comments on: Why are we obsessed with giving children experiences?

By: theresultsmayvary

theresultsmayvary — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:35:50 +0000

After dragging a screaming child through a display of “big machines” for kids, my wife and I vowed to never again have a family outing that offered us nothing as parents. Now the kids go to places we like and they learn to like. I’ll still go to a playground or an amusement park but not as the sole goal of a trip.

By: Noreen

Noreen — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:11:36 +0000

so funny – especially the part about the child getting folded up into the IMAX chair! Classic.

By: Diana Dentinger

Diana Dentinger — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:39:20 +0000

So true, we have this idea of being better parents if we offer them all these extra experiences. Gees, so many of them I thought would really stay up on the charts as “great ones” only to hear my kids after years saying…. “oh, yeh, I remember when you took us there to do that… well, don’t get your feelings hurt mom, but it was not fun at all!” Maybe we parents need to stop trying so hard, and get back to the simple things!

By: sonsothunder

sonsothunder — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:34:01 +0000

And you are doing everything just right…from what I see..”Family” the ultimate, institutional element you refuse to let run a muck…
LOL!!! “if I die you can have my toys”. lol !!! She was full of fear…yeah right!!!
Meeting Life Head on…and on it’s terms… I’d say you are both doing a great job…great eb and flowing yarn of togetherness also…great post…

I could use your “Like” button selection too…As I have never had as many…not being a photographer to begin with…I was blessed apparently enough to get my “Weekly Photo Image” on this time before everyone got burned out on the whole..Distorted Theme… I’m shooting for 100 before moving on to another post.,.
Bless You
paul

http://sonsothunder.wordpress.com/2012/03/02/weekly-photo-challenge-distorted/

By: orples

orples — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:43:58 +0000

Personally, I think it is healthy to teach kids to learn to entertain themselves to a point. They need to learn to be comfortable in their own company (less computer/T.V. diversions). That is not to say though, that they should not be taught to develop their likes and talents with adult supervision. I’ve always enjoyed a certain amount of time alone, if for no other reason than to get in touch with ‘me’. Kind of a soul searching mechanism.

By: spindocbob

spindocbob — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:43:25 +0000

The world is a lot different to when ‘we’ grew up. Maybe our parents should write an article along the same theme. Each generation is different.

I don’t agree with @creatingreciprocity though. I don’t see being a parent isn’t about controlling kids, it’s more about guiding them. Part of that guidance is providing with experiences like the ones you outlined Janine.

By: doodlecafe

doodlecafe — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 23:32:11 +0000

Beacuse they crave for them.

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By: creatingreciprocity

creatingreciprocity — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:16:29 +0000

You are so right – we are so controlling that we no longer think children can learn anything unless it’s prescribed. Life by numbers – an algorithm where if you add x and y you get z – needs parenting by numbers. The truth is there are only a tiny number of things we really can control – maybe that’s a good thing?