This past weekend, we visited with our older son's best friend since 1st grade, in from Boston and who brought his new wife, lively 7-year-old daughter from a previous relationship and 1-year-old son from his current marriage.
On the surface, you would think all was well. However, moms tend to notice when something isn't quite right, and, since I've known this kid most of his life, I noticed. There is a serious lack of communication between the young couple, and noticeable hostility on his bride's part. He tends to shrug things off, as he always has, which seems to perpetuate problems. Worse, his daughter confided things to my son's girlfriend that a 7-year-old shouldn't be old enough to know about.
What's so saddening is that I see this young couple headed for trouble and their children already affected by the negative tension. The wife has taught their toddler "bad daddy, good mommy." I was appalled!
My own family is far from perfect; my husband and I made our fair share of mistakes as parents. But, we're a close family; my kids love kids, and kids love them. I do firmly believe that how you conduct yourselves in your marriage is the legacy you pass on to your children.
My motto has always been: teach your children well.
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This past weekend, we visited with our older son's best friend since 1st grade, in from Boston and who brought his new wife, lively 7-year-old daughter from a previous relationship and 1-year-old son from his current marriage.
On the surface, you would think all was well. However, moms tend to notice when something isn't quite right, and, since I've known this kid most of his life, I noticed. There is a serious lack of communication between the young couple, and noticeable hostility on his bride's part. He tends to shrug things off, as he always has, which seems to perpetuate problems. Worse, his daughter confided things to my son's girlfriend that a 7-year-old shouldn't be old enough to know about.
What's so saddening is that I see this young couple headed for trouble and their children already affected by the negative tension. The wife has taught their toddler "bad daddy, good mommy." I was appalled!
My own family is far from perfect; my husband and I made our fair share of mistakes as parents. But, we're a close family; my kids love kids, and kids love them. I do firmly believe that how you conduct yourselves in your marriage is the legacy you pass on to your children.
My motto has always been: teach your children well.
July 21, 2008 - 5:00pmThis Comment
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