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I have some good buddies that are kids. They could be better behaved when with their parents...but around me they are angels. I don't tolerate misbehaving...and find it's caused mostly by lack of something to do. Take a youngster out fishing or hiking or camping. Teach them how to build a campfire or what berries to pick, climb a rock, take them ice fishing, take for a boat ride and teach them how to drive the boat. The look on their faces alone is worth it. Most kids just need to be occupied. Laying around playing video games or watching movies don't work. They need hands on experiences. You ever see the look on a childs face when they see their first brown bear or land their first fish? It's priceless. I guess I'm just a big kid at heart...I get along great with them and they get along with me. I used to be the koolaid Dad. Every kid on the block came to my house for bike repairs or some other help. They just need some attention now and then. And praise. You'd be surprised how far a little praise goes with a child. Kids...I like em.
Me too, Rance. I've never lost my memory of what it's like to be a kid so I always empathize with the little muffins. When I was a kid it was adults like you who helped turn me from a "wild little savage" into a civilized little girl, with your kindness, patience, understanding and yes, praise. You're doing a good thing...
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I like children, but not easy to be around the children in these generations. Majority are spoiled and most parents don't like putting in the effort to give them good character. A bad child is a reflection of the parents upbringing.
Children are like cops and snakes for me. I don't dislike them or anything; I just feel better when they're not around.
If they're anything like I was, forget about it! I have no idea how I survived my childhood.
I've seen children that are total brats at times, then a year or two later, they are totally cool and this is regardless of the parenting.
People say that I tend to gain the positive attention of animals and children. Kids tend to like Uncle McGowdog; but I think that's only because I try to stay out of their way and I'm pretty straight-forward and honest with them. I don't try to talk baby-talk to them and I'm not so good at getting down on the floor and playing kids games. Around children, I'm a guy of few words and when I do talk to them, they seem to pay attention. When I'm not around, I hear they ask, "Where's Uncle McGowdog"?
I know some friends who have a son who's about 7 now. He's been the perfect, most well-behaved and happy kid since birth! I can't figure him out. He's the most David Archuleta type kid I've ever seen. In part, I credit the parents. In part, I credit LUCK!
Originally Posted by ChicagoRon;thought that came to my mind was- [I
" I don't like children
CR look at post a pic thread at my two little darlings!
You can see the devil jumping in their eyes!
The little one is a hoot!
How can you help but love that!!
I heard a preacher on the radio say the perfect way to raise kids is--
put them in a barrel and feed them through the hole when they turn 12.
When they turn 18 plug the hole. lol
Wish I had known when mine was growing up!! lol
LOL.........Oh no I won't get mine! I'm not having any!!
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Originally Posted by findinghope
all of you that are saying you dont like kids, or you will not stand being around rude children etc--you will get yours. trust me on this one. you will have your own child some day and he/she will act in a manner that you always said they wouldnt. i know this because i had visions of what a child should be and then lo and behold he was born with his own personality, and mind, and agenda--lol
and you will love your own child even if you hate anyone else's...
RD, children actually always "think" I'm their friend. It's weird,they follow me around like I'm a Disney Land cartoon character.<shrugs>
Children can tell if you care for them or not. I certainly WOULD NOT mistreat nor harm children, I just don't want any living in my house eating up all of my food and running up the electric and water bill..........like I did in my parents house.
I don't like children from the perspective of having to "raise" them and the idea of "taking care" of another human is not exciting.
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Do you find children like you? Generally, the dislike is often mutual. Kids sense grownups who don't care for them.
I like children, but not easy to be around the children in these generations. Majority are spoiled and most parents don't like putting in the effort to give them good character. A bad child is a reflection of the parents upbringing.
Uncle, you nailed it right on the money. The same for me!!!
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Originally Posted by McGowdog
but I think that's only because I try to stay out of their way and I'm pretty straight-forward and honest with them. I don't try to talk baby-talk to them and I'm not so good at getting down on the floor and playing kids games. Around children, I'm a guy of few words and when I do talk to them, they seem to pay attention. When I'm not around, I hear they ask, "Where's Uncle McGowdog"?
all of you that are saying you dont like kids, or you will not stand being around rude children etc--you will get yours. trust me on this one. you will have your own child some day and he/she will act in a manner that you always said they wouldnt. i know this because i had visions of what a child should be and then lo and behold he was born with his own personality, and mind, and agenda--lol
and you will love your own child even if you hate anyone else's...
No, I wont' be getting mine....don't have 'em, don't want 'em. I don't hate kids. I just don't like to be around them. Most parents think their kids are the smartest, cutest best kids in the world....and everyone else's kids are the hellions. Parents need to take time to parent/guide their children. If they don't have time to raise them, they shouldn't have them. I have nieces, nephews, great nieces and a great nephew. I can only tolerate being aroung them for so long. After about 24 hours, I'm done....and this is when they're well behaved little angels. Once they become adults, I can relate to them better. But as children, I just stay away.
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