Operation Deep Breath and Calm Down - a parent's perspective
Following a slightly surreal discussion of the current global crisis with my 15 yo, I thought I would offer a mum's eye view of the current war that was begun by a man who may well have benefited from some stronger parenting 🤨
(1) Sticks and stones may break my bones . .
If someone says nasty things to you (for example, "M***** is a showoff" or "death to the American imperialist") over a prolonged period of time but otherwise presnts no plausible threat to you, it is probably best to turn the other cheek and not respond to obvious provocation.
(2) Don't be influenced by your "cool" best friend (Israel)
Just because she is doing something big and showy, doesn't mean you have to follow suit. "If N**** told you to jump off a cliff, would you listen to her?" Engage brain before mouth and be your own girl/leader of the free world.
(3) Seek and listen to advice
And remember that the best advice usually comes from mum/Congress. Don't sit stewing in your room seeking validation for your own strongly held opinions from Mr Rabbit/a dubious social media platform that you own and censor.
(4) Be certain of your facts/define your objectives
If you do decide to engage in "diplomacy by other means", do make sure you are targeting the right person and you know what you want to achieve. If you cannot articulate your grievances succinctly and consistently you may be better off helping yourself to another marshmallow/made up peace medal from a corrupt international sports body.
(5) Don't dig yourself further
If you do find you've messed up (by flooding the bathroom floor/picking an unwinnable flight with an invisible enemy) don't make things worse (by using twenty clean towels to mop up the water/breaking your own sanctions against Russia and Iran in the hope that notice will notice) 🤦♀🙄 They will and you will be left with a worse problem than if you had simply owned up to your mistake in the first place 🥺
You are welcome! 😌
(1) Sticks and stones may break my bones . .
If someone says nasty things to you (for example, "M***** is a showoff" or "death to the American imperialist") over a prolonged period of time but otherwise presnts no plausible threat to you, it is probably best to turn the other cheek and not respond to obvious provocation.
(2) Don't be influenced by your "cool" best friend (Israel)
Just because she is doing something big and showy, doesn't mean you have to follow suit. "If N**** told you to jump off a cliff, would you listen to her?" Engage brain before mouth and be your own girl/leader of the free world.
(3) Seek and listen to advice
And remember that the best advice usually comes from mum/Congress. Don't sit stewing in your room seeking validation for your own strongly held opinions from Mr Rabbit/a dubious social media platform that you own and censor.
(4) Be certain of your facts/define your objectives
If you do decide to engage in "diplomacy by other means", do make sure you are targeting the right person and you know what you want to achieve. If you cannot articulate your grievances succinctly and consistently you may be better off helping yourself to another marshmallow/made up peace medal from a corrupt international sports body.
(5) Don't dig yourself further
If you do find you've messed up (by flooding the bathroom floor/picking an unwinnable flight with an invisible enemy) don't make things worse (by using twenty clean towels to mop up the water/breaking your own sanctions against Russia and Iran in the hope that notice will notice) 🤦♀🙄 They will and you will be left with a worse problem than if you had simply owned up to your mistake in the first place 🥺
You are welcome! 😌
36-40, F
