I'm so upset. Tell me I did the right thing.

[All Creatures Great And Small]

Originally posted by popcornbird
I feel sorry for your mom. If I'm going to grow up to have kids like this, I would rather not have them to start with.

Wow, that was a little harsh for someone who doesn't want to be mean.........

We should be expressing our feelings, but not rudely, or by saying mean things, or insulting anyone or anyone's families.

[All Creatures Great And Small]

Originally posted by Soledad
I actually think Britt seems to have a rather messy home life. How can we expect a 12 year old in a seemingly strange household to act like a 25 year old? Maybe she has genuine reasons to fear her mother. I've seen other posts where she has expressed this.

I guess I don't mind a 12 year old acting like a 12 year old nearly as much as I mind 15 year olds saying things like "kids these days" (as though they know any other days) or trying extra hard to appear mature.

She's a kid, let's back off.

I don't expect her to act like a 25 year old - if she's 12, she should be acting like a 12 year old, by respecting her parents, being decent to her animals, and not sitting unattended for hours on the Internet. I agree that her home life is messed up, but apparently I wasn't supposed to say that on a post. I guess the only way to really find out what goes on there would be to have SallysSlave62 join this discussion

[Soledad]

You can't expect a certain personality or attitude out of someone based simply on age.

The girl obviously needs attention and has posted some disturbing things about her family members on here. People from different backgrounds react differently. I defend your right to be annoyed with her, but you can't expect everyone to adhere to your views on maturity.

Sounds to me like Britt really needs friends.

[All Creatures Great And Small]

Originally posted by Soledad
You can't expect a certain personality or attitude out of someone based simply on age. I guess I don't mind a 12 year old acting like a 12 year old nearly as much as I mind 15 year olds saying things like "kids these days" (as though they know any other days) or trying extra hard to appear mature.

You've contradicted yourself here - if you can't base a personality on age, then how can you judge 15 year olds acting a certain way or 12 year olds acting "like 12 year olds"? If age isn't an issue, then why should we "give her a break?" Shouldn't everyone be held accountable for their actions, especially toward animals? Also, if you think a 15 year old is "trying extra hard to appear mature", then aren't you giving your views on maturity?

[Soledad]

My reference was to fifteen year olds who say things like "sigh...kids these days..." as though they know kids from any other age. Saying things like that is deceptive in that it attempts to project a level of age and experience they do not have. That is a fact, not a subjective opinion on maturity (which cannot be universally defined).

But, good try.

[All Creatures Great And Small]

Originally posted by Soledad
My reference was to fifteen year olds who say things like "sigh...kids these days..." as though they know kids from any other age. Saying things like that is deceptive in that it attempts to project a level of age and experience they do not have. That is a fact, not a subjective opinion on maturity (which cannot be universally defined).

But, good try.

No, it's not a fact. It is your subjective opinion on 15-year-olds, which cannot be universally defined. You haven't had her experiences, so it can't be a fact. It is your subjective opinion on her level of experience. It is your subjective opinion that she is being deceptive. A 15 year old has had 3 more years of life experiences than a 12 year old, although your subjective opinion is that these are to be totally discounted. I suggest you look into getting a sense of humor, then, as obviously the 15 year old was trying to be funny. (In my subjective opinion)

[All Creatures Great And Small]

Originally posted by Soledad
But, good try.

Incidentally, this was very patronizing - and that's a FACT.

[Soledad]

Wow, sounds like you've got more problems than lil' ole Britt.

I'll get a sense of humor, if you get a Valium and perhaps some anger management.


I think it's a FACT that a 15 year old does not have a generation beneath her to say such a thing.

[Aspen and Misty]

I would have to say, and many also say, that I am a little bit mature for a 14 year old, but I would never, ever, think I am above my parents. Its like in a wolf pack, your parents are the alpha and you are the new pup who needs to be put in its place now and then. Sometimes I think its hard to forgive people for what they have done, but you need to. I think, Britt, you areh aveing trouble forgiving either your parents, or the world for something it has done to you. I also think Britt is at the stage at life where you get real depressed, that happned to me last year and I think it has become a part of growing up now, sadly. Its just something she needs to get through. She obviously has alot of issues with her family and I beleave she should seek family counciling.

Ash

[All Creatures Great And Small]

Did you just flame me? Did you just insult me by implying that I'm mentally unstable? The reference to getting a sense of humor was from one of YOUR previous posts to someone else, that they should get one. I am not at all angry, I just think it's funny the way you pontificate. It must feel so good to know you have all the answers in life.

[Soledad]

It really does feel great, thanks for acknowledging it.


P.S. Am I improving on that sense of humor thing?

[All Creatures Great And Small]

Hmmmm.... I don't know, but I think I'll go recharge mine by watching some MST3K - don't need the Valium as I am already on prescribed medications (bwaaaaahhhhhahahaaaaaa!!!!)

[lizbud]

We're so far off topic it's not even funny .

Bet FloppsyLady is busting a gut laughing at all these
older folks comments & all the stir she's created. So sad.

[Soledad]

How can she be busting a gut laughing if it's "not even funny"?



Must go home, long work day.

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by All Creatures Great And Small
I'm sorry, I can't be cordial when animals are being mistreated. I just can't.

Well I totally agree with you on that one!!!!!!


I do however agree with everyones opionions in a way. I do however feel that we as ADULTS should be hear to guide children and to teach them right from wrong and perhaps help Brit understand some things. I think she needs friends to guide her and teach her how to properly care for pets etc.