Lately in my house I have heard many discussions amongst my children about who is right and who is wrong. Their arguments usually revolve around what snack I said they could eat or how long they get to stay up. Once they even tried to guess what song they would sing in Sunday school--it never ends well, because someone is correct and the other is incorrect. I would rather them debate what is right and wrong but can I really expect such moral maturity?
Not following far behind comes the self-righteous "I told you so!"
Where did they learn this? Did they learn it from Dan and myself?
I'm afraid so. By my own admission, I dig a good debate and I will, on occasion "pick a fight" just for the sake of arguing.
As I've realized the same tendencies in my children I shudder a little bit. I admire friends and family of mine that avoid conflict, that detour confrontation. Shouldn't I be raising kids that are open minded, empathetic, and basically don't always need to be right? Humble little souls?
Interesting topic don't you think?
I knew I had a problem when Dan gave me a pin that said the following:
"Once I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken"
It's funny because it's true.
5 comments:
I think Scott would like to give me that pin sometimes too :)
Chelle?!?!? You?!?!? Huh, I never made the connection!
I'm NEVER like that!
HA!
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Expect the same from Daimler-Chrysler.
nice try, but the Mini-Van is a Chevy.
Growing up with five girls in one house (only 6 1/2 yrs. apart) made for some lively conversations/ confrontations. My dad also used to sit down the feuding parties and tell us, "no one is leaving until we air this out and move on." No conflict avoiders here! :)
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