Adults are just big kids
Think about it. We, let's say those of us out of high school, haven't changed much, we're kids in grown up's bodies. Or, are we teaching our children its okay to act like children when you're older…?
For instance, several weeks ago I was waiting on the bell to ring so I could pick up my 2 from school and there was a group/pack of moms all talking and carrying on. Then, almost simultaneously, they shot glances at a mom across the courtyard and from the whispering tone it couldn't have been good. Don't we tell our girls not to talk bad about other girls or gossip?
I'll listen to our boy's friends talking and they are constantly telling "I can top that" stories whether it is about what they scored on a video game, or how fast they were in PE etc. Listen to some of your guy friends…
There is always seemingly useless competition. "Let's see who can…" "I'm better at…" or "Betcha' can't…"
We tell our children to share and then we're "shocked" when they get upset and throw a fit because one of their friends looked at one of their toys. Yet, we continue to stockpile stuff without sharing or get stuff because someone else just got it.
One of the things that burns me up as a parent is when one of my dear children thinks they can get away with something. I guess they think they won't get caught because we were weren't looking or mom and dad are too dumb to know the truth. But think about it, where did they learn that behavior. Do we think it's okay to break the rules when we think we won't get caught?
Another thing is having to be told what to do when we already know it, like telling someone "thank you" or "I'm sorry" or "Can I help?" How many times do I say that to my children? But then, when was the last time I told someone I was sorry?
Hmmm, time to grow up.