tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post8188393300133978116..comments2023-06-27T08:15:48.443-05:00Comments on Smockity Frocks: On Ring Tail TootersSmockity Frockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15922037293905396736noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-71095618950165842662008-08-19T16:15:00.000-05:002008-08-19T16:15:00.000-05:00I'm very late reading this post, but it hurt to re...I'm very late reading this post, but it hurt to read it because my sister's children have gone through this from a neighbor (and member of their church.) Even the police have been involved---to the point that they have advised my sister on the legal limitations. The children in that case have the knowledge of their parents, but the parents refuse to acknowledge the wrong. In fact, the children3 for schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02512647913767303288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-44952981978964092132008-08-12T00:52:00.000-05:002008-08-12T00:52:00.000-05:00I have several "ring tail tooters" of my own, and ...I have several "ring tail tooters" of my own, and am very willing to admit to their tendencies.<BR/><BR/>I don't think you can ever talk sense into those types of parents. They live in a dream world, trying to deny their child's tendencies. I think it is easier for them to live in that world, than to face the problems and deal with them!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150437151927940597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-88520487659820703902008-08-11T16:45:00.000-05:002008-08-11T16:45:00.000-05:00Ugh. That is hard!I don't think there is any way ...Ugh. That is hard!<BR/><BR/>I don't think there is any way to win on this one. :(<BR/><BR/>I DO adore your little sweeties, though. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-40339793653635375152008-08-11T12:28:00.000-05:002008-08-11T12:28:00.000-05:00Hi That's so hard. Is there an older sibling w...Hi<BR/> That's so hard. Is there an older sibling who can be there when the stinker is around? My kids all stuck up for each other.<BR/> Actually, if you've confronted the parent yourself, maybe you should involve the church. That scripture isn't only for adults.<BR/> I know it hurts. At home, the situation would be addressed and dealt with and justice would be served. It's hard to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-5487616632958673282008-08-11T01:12:00.000-05:002008-08-11T01:12:00.000-05:00It has been my experience that these parents know ...It has been my experience that these parents know what their child is really like (they do live with them after all) but possibly due to embarrassement or lack of knowing how to deal with the child's behaviour, they are in denial to the outside world. Pray for the family, as it is most likely upsetting for them to know that their child misbehaves and hurts other children. Also, though I think it Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642742947975663256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-3124135738669907412008-08-10T16:11:00.000-05:002008-08-10T16:11:00.000-05:00In general, if a person is in denial, I have learn...In general, if a person is in denial, I have learned that reason doesn't work/help/solve anything and usually will make the problem worse.<BR/><BR/>I think the reason why this situation bites is because you and your child are the subject of unjust judgment and the judge is immune to the truth. <BR/><BR/>I have to read I Peter 2: 21-23 to get my thinking straight in these situations.Melisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849654840545196368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-51060395442202120782008-08-10T07:06:00.000-05:002008-08-10T07:06:00.000-05:00I'm in agreement Kara. It does seem like the teen...I'm in agreement Kara. It does seem like the teen years will probably bring it all to light. By that time I think the truth can no longer be hidden and they will truly see everything that was once ignored.A Hopeful Hollar Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375842236375573470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-31540387561397924822008-08-09T20:08:00.000-05:002008-08-09T20:08:00.000-05:00Oh, boy that is always a tough situation. I alway...Oh, boy that is always a tough situation. I always cringe when having to deal with "those" parents because I know nothing I say is going to help them "see the light" about their children. The hardest I've prayed for someone are those that have wronged my family or myself the most, because well I just don't know what else to do:)<BR/>And I personally believe your ring tail tooters are quite Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-35607240867255371562008-08-09T10:46:00.000-05:002008-08-09T10:46:00.000-05:00I'm am by far not one for conflict, so I'm not sur...I'm am by far not one for conflict, so I'm not sure how much I would say. When my oldest was younger though, I (and the rest of our play group) had some problems with a couple of ring tailers whose mom never did anything about their behavior. So another mom and I decided we would just not leave our children alone with hers. That way we could step in when necessary. I also continued to report A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15553733761594023263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-28876501531841718872008-08-09T10:05:00.000-05:002008-08-09T10:05:00.000-05:00Oh Smockity,You've touched my heart with this post...Oh Smockity,<BR/>You've touched my heart with this post. We had a horrible encounter like this at our church a while back. The other childs' parent was physically holding my boys' arms and screaming at them. Of course, when we tried to approach the parent we hit a wall. We were told that if we parented the same way he did, our boys wouldn't act the way they did. Wow! What a slap in the face Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-41101788694853453832008-08-09T09:10:00.000-05:002008-08-09T09:10:00.000-05:00I guess my mistake was thinking the parent would w...I guess my mistake was thinking the parent would <I><B>want</B></I> to know about the misbehavior. If my child needs correcting I definitely want to know about it, so I assumed others would feel the same.Smockity Frockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922037293905396736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-68840474291984028762008-08-09T06:08:00.000-05:002008-08-09T06:08:00.000-05:00I also have one of these kids and am fully aware o...I also have one of these kids and am fully aware of it. We try so hard to stay on top of his behavior and I'm constantly trying to help him control it.<BR/><BR/>When I come across another of these types with a parent in denial, I never say anything. I probably wouldn't even bother to give too much of an explanation of what happened, knowing that they wouldn't believe their "angel" had committedMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975374309210129706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-1717166052168308762008-08-08T23:59:00.000-05:002008-08-08T23:59:00.000-05:00I know exactly the type, and I could use the same ...I know exactly the type, and I could use the same advice. It's amazing to me. I really worry about the future of these kids.Threeundertwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841404786048246834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-80070905394500690412008-08-08T16:57:00.000-05:002008-08-08T16:57:00.000-05:00I'm not sure there is a way to approach them. Deni...I'm not sure there is a way to approach them. Denial is a very, very strong thing!<BR/><BR/>I taught many little "angels" of parents in denial!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893224927335285415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006405629844665542.post-81812374464032292672008-08-08T16:44:00.000-05:002008-08-08T16:44:00.000-05:00Patiently, prayerfully, enduringly and with gritte...Patiently, prayerfully, enduringly and with gritted teeth... this is a hard subject for me because I have such a hard time not saying, "So your kid is perfect and NEVER does anything wrong. Can I be like you when I grow up!" Which I can tell you doesn't solve One little thing. Good luck and maybe let Dad handle it! ELizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044041454726423134noreply@blogger.com