I'm Against Child Abuse of Any Kind

I hate it. It's painful when I see a child being abused. Whether it's a verbal attack telling a child that they're stupid, dumb or worthless or physically smacking or beating the child. Even ignoring the child...not feeding them. I broke up with an ex GF becuase she would scream at her kids constantly. Her kids were 8-9 at the time. t's so screwed up ;-(

Children are beautiful. They don't judge. Whether you're fat, thin, old or young they don't care.
They're innocent, give love unconditionlly.

They deserve the best from parents and society because they are our future. They have a future and we need love, take care, guide and nurture our future.

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Jennerrous

I once told a father client of mine what I thought of the way he spoke to his kids while he was in my office.

He was in my office bad mouthing his ex (their mother) and when his three small kids would need his attention, he'd speak to them like shit.

I knew the children interrupted him about nonsense because they wanted him to stop talking poorly about their mom. I cared for the way the kids felt and their father clearly did not.

In his eyes he thought I was interested and intensely listening to his bullshit. I wasn't because I was really angry.

I asked him to please leave because I cannot watch him talk to the children in the manner he spoke. The children heard me and looked at me in fear. Not scared of me but scared of what their father would say back to me. I wasn't scared of him at all.

He was a bit shocked at the way I told him to leave. He was caught off guard. As he collected himself and refrained from lashing out at me, he left confused. I only hope he thought about his behavior and changed. He likely didn't but I will continue to believe I at least made the kids lives a bit easier. He wasn't put off by returning to my office. He treated me with respect always. What I really wish is that he treats his children with the same respect.

pacodad

Great story! You did the right thing. Quite brave indeed. I am fed up with people claiming kids have no respect for parents nowadays. That same people are the ones who don't show any respect towards their kids.

Ajushi

That is exactly so. It's more the other way around. And that's why the kids are all f'd up nowadays

shakenama · M

You nailed it. It's like for some parents (emphasis on the word 'some) see children as an inconvience...and that's so sad. Sad example being set by dad there.

Jennerrous

Yea, I couldn't take it so I had to say something. I'm a parent and sometimes it's hard and I want space but I'd never let my kids feel that about me. They always get 100%.

They're not perfect but they're pretty good kids. I know it's my job to make sure they learn. I've seen many parents that don't get that concept. Very sad.

shakenama · M

I bet you're an amazing mom. Your kids will love you for that :-)

Jennerrous

I just hope they grow up to be happy and well adjusted.

Ajushi

I find that it is more often the mother whom is setting the bad example