Posted by Greg A. on December 2, 2001, at 22:53:41
In reply to Re: Is this part of the anxiety?, posted by sar on December 2, 2001, at 14:40:43
>it took me awhile to figure out that it really had nothing to do with the shoes.
Wonderful observation sar. Some people never figure out that it has nothing to do with the shoes. As a parent of 2 teenage girls, I am guilty of the shoe thing. For me it's depression and a day when things are not going too well. Or a build up of frustrations over a lot of minor things. Late for work or appointment. Bank overdrawn. Unforseen car repair. I try to put things into perspective, and I'm better at it that I used to be, but I don't always succeed. How many of us find ourselves doing the things to our kids that we swore we would never do? We're not bad parents, or bad people - we're just human.
I grew up with the knowledge that my parents were perfect, until about age 13, when I discovered they were all too human. Lots of flaws. I then, as many teenagers do, decided I was perfect. i have long since found out otherwise.Greg
PS - anyone heard from Cass?
PPS - willow - hope I'm not out of line, but what's the thing with Kazoo?
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