Service Dog Debate

[yorkster]

Originally posted by Soledad
That whole "my child is my friend" and "I want them to have the things I didn't" school of parenting is just plain SCARY. My mother and father have made it quite clear that they are not our buddies. Even as adults, we know to treat them with respect.

Here too.
When I was growing-up, my sisters and I thought our parents were soooooooo mean because we had all these 'rules' and they made us work hard around the house, yard, etc.
Our friends had more freedom and less work to do.........always.

Within a year of moving out on my own, I was very glad that they had been that way.
And the scary part: I realised that I would do the same thing with my kids (someday)- something I had always said I wouldn't do!

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by yorkster

Our friends had more freedom and less work to do.........always.

idle curiosity.....

since your parents cracked the whip and that made you more
prepared for being on your own, how did your 'less worked' friends turn out?

[yorkster]

Originally posted by RICHARD
idle curiosity.....

since your parents cracked the whip and that made you more
prepared for being on your own, how did your 'less worked' friends turn out?

Well, there is only one that I am still friends with, and she turned out fine. She had a rough several years though before turning her life around.

There are 2 others that I don't really see too often anymore. One of them married a control freak and is pretty unhappy. The other is not too responsible- doesn't hold a job for too long.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by yorkster
Well, there is only one that I am still friends with, and she turned out fine. She had a rough several years though before turning her life around.

There are 2 others that I don't really see too often anymore. One of them married a control freak and is pretty unhappy. The other is not too responsible- doesn't hold a job for too long.

one of my 'underworked' friends worked in an 'adult novelty'
factory......

kinda funny putting that on a resume, eh????

lol!!

[marysmerrycats]

well I think of course the kid has the right to have his dog there, just a like blind person or whatever reason they need the dogs help. I don't know how the parents could complain, unless the dog is not groomed well, bath etc. I would not object to the dog being in the classroom, or in the cafeteria either, but I don't think I would like the idea of it shaking its fur all over in the cafeteria. some people are extremely allergic to dogs, to where they can get an asthma attack brought on from allergies.

but I don't think that would be the case for most the kids, and the ones that had a serious allergy should be moved to another class. I would do that rather than complain about the dog, and i would let people know thats why the kid was moved to another class, not because i don't like dogs...

[mugsy]

I couldn't take it any more. I emailed the superintendant of the school district and told him that I supported the child being able to keep the dog at school. Those stupid parents made me angry.

[Cincy'sMom]

Good for you Molly!!!

[Logan]

Good for you, Molly. Sometime that is the only way!!!! I'm glad you spoke your peace.

[mugsy]

The super just emailed me and here's his response....

Thanks for your input, i believe we have resolved the issue -- the dog stays!


YEAH!!!!

[KYS]

posted by mugsy: The super just emailed me and here's his response....
Thanks for your input, i believe we have resolved the issue -- the dog stays!


Ditto YEAH!!!! from me too.
That is great news.

[RICHARD]

another victory for the common man!

[Cincy'sMom]

Yeah for the dog!!!! Thanks for the update Molly!

[marysmerrycats]

[carole]

Well glad this one got resolved, i was with you on this one mary, and was hoping they had heard of the word COMPROMISE, because the well being of everyone needed to be considered, glad it got sorted /

[IttyBittyKitty]

Yay for the doggy and his special owner! Good on you!

Originally posted by yorkster
Here too.
When I was growing-up, my sisters and I thought our parents were soooooooo mean because we had all these 'rules' and they made us work hard around the house, yard, etc.
Our friends had more freedom and less work to do.........always.

Within a year of moving out on my own, I was very glad that they had been that way.
And the scary part: I realised that I would do the same thing with my kids (someday)- something I had always said I wouldn't do!

Amen to that!!! My mother struck an unusual compromise with rearing me. I was always mature for my years, so in many ways, we interacted more like sisters than mother and daughter. On the other hand, however, Mum also ensured that I respected her as a parent and she raised me to be the best possible person I can be. She certainly expected us to do our share of the housework! When I left home, she refused to coddle me, setting me free into the Big Scary World - and I am ever thankful for it.

I could ramble on for years about how great a parent she was, but it would probably bore you all!