tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post3035105712190892637..comments2024-03-11T11:13:12.066-05:00Comments on Homeschool and Etc.: Dear Adult Children: You Stink.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-18814580472465681142012-12-02T12:10:50.297-06:002012-12-02T12:10:50.297-06:00I hadn't realized until I read all the replies...I hadn't realized until I read all the replies that one of the adult children publicised it. It IS very hard to hear happy-happy tales from others about their children and know your kiddo isn't there, maybe never will be. People don't get it and they don't want to get it when there are other struggles going on. :(Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-67144744485980256292012-12-01T21:00:41.370-06:002012-12-01T21:00:41.370-06:00Well, I think the oldest daughter proved her chara...Well, I think the oldest daughter proved her character when she published her father's PRIVATE email. And, I know exactly how it feels to have people tell you about their children graduating, getting a dream job, buying their first home... you just can't help but comparing that to where your children are. And, when your children are far, far from that... Well, I understand the emotions behind this. But, I still wouldn't have sent it. <br /><br />Because, it seems that none of his children are employed in an illegal venture. Even my dear husband has been known to say that he is only going to work hard enough to support the lifestyle he wants to live. Self determination is a good thing!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12875561671945374840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-35529710937859608742012-12-01T18:57:43.683-06:002012-12-01T18:57:43.683-06:00Yep. Just have mercy on those of us who are, woul...Yep. Just have mercy on those of us who are, wouldya? Thanks. :)Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-83777518980594618642012-12-01T01:04:19.197-06:002012-12-01T01:04:19.197-06:00Wow, I'm so glad I'm not there yet. Oh, Lo...Wow, I'm so glad I'm not there yet. Oh, Lord have mercy. Virginia Revoirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426979985073932937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-56794703289111118632012-11-30T12:43:02.707-06:002012-11-30T12:43:02.707-06:00There was a follow up story with one of his daught...There was a follow up story with one of his daughters defending him. Apparently the message was originally sent directly to the kids. I think she asked for it to be published or at least that is what I gleaned. Ahermitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246307693236606434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-8800055540881115212012-11-30T09:37:59.318-06:002012-11-30T09:37:59.318-06:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-30616407090651855522012-11-30T09:37:47.106-06:002012-11-30T09:37:47.106-06:00Ohhh now that makes more sense. So the daughter&#...Ohhh now that makes more sense. So the daughter's a go-getter author, eh? Dad should be proud! <br /><br />*shakes head*Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-81066455938997100052012-11-30T09:37:05.787-06:002012-11-30T09:37:05.787-06:00I know your original boy is in there somewhere, to...I know your original boy is in there somewhere, too. A lot of young men just take a good while to figure it out. There are a lot of theories as to why that is but when you're the parent all you can say is arrggg...Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-22997275223056667552012-11-30T09:07:37.306-06:002012-11-30T09:07:37.306-06:00and I hope you are all feeling better soon!and I hope you are all feeling better soon!Mommy to threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18260785679196300920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-73725170098339685402012-11-30T09:06:28.884-06:002012-11-30T09:06:28.884-06:00From what I have read, he wrote the email and sent...From what I have read, he wrote the email and sent it to his 3 children. It was one daughter who made it public as she is promoting a book. I don't believe it was his original intention for this to be out in the open.Mommy to threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18260785679196300920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-45017312636628631952012-11-30T07:27:37.736-06:002012-11-30T07:27:37.736-06:00My adult children are dee-light-ful, now that they...My adult children are dee-light-ful, now that they're all in their thirties. There is one who has made poor choices (alcohol, funny tobacco), but the original boy is still in there somewhere and I have hopes...<br />None of them went to university, all preferred to get jobs and earn money instead, but they have done further training within their jobs and they are doing well. Three of them anyway. The other is.....okay....and has a job at least. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-89220328161584165602012-11-30T07:23:30.437-06:002012-11-30T07:23:30.437-06:00"Having a hard time with it" is exactly ..."Having a hard time with it" is exactly it. Part of parenting is caring so, so much. Thanks for your good wishes, Dianne! :)Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-80257989936081806652012-11-30T07:22:03.264-06:002012-11-30T07:22:03.264-06:00I don't really have an objection to the messag...I don't really have an objection to the message so much if what is written is TRUE. But could you imagine writing this with your real byline for a large audience? Wow. Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-22921864479868819062012-11-30T07:04:16.120-06:002012-11-30T07:04:16.120-06:00knowing that they are separate people with "s...knowing that they are separate people with "stuff" all their own is a hard, long lesson<br />Jeffrey is 40 and I still have a hard time with it<br /><br />I'm thrilled that Patrick has decided to give college a go<br /><br />now go get some tea and take a napDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-1910011485373703632012-11-30T04:45:10.116-06:002012-11-30T04:45:10.116-06:00The real issue may be that he waited till they wer...The real issue may be that he waited till they were in their 40s to tell them to stop thinking with their privates. I've seen too many cases of this in my own family to have compassion for these adult kids. <br /><br />Ps. Glad you son is now ready for college. A gap year for maturity sake is better than flunking out first semester ( like I did). Thank God I regrouped and started over. Ahermitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246307693236606434noreply@blogger.com