I'm Calling You Out!

There are any number of people that I have problems with, not necessarily specific people, but groups of people. It isn't often that one feels the need to express these problems in such a fashion, but I am feeling that need right now. The intent is not start fights, even though I am willing to come to blows if you want (words are fine too). I do not mean to offend anybody, but if I do, that means that there is probably some truth in the words I present. Now, this will be an ongoing project, rather than a one time blog, so you may have to stay tuned for any number of editions to come. Nonetheless, there are a lot of people who do things, say things, think things, that don't sit well with me, and I'm about to let you, those people and otherwise, about it... So, buckle up, it could get rough.

I'm Calling You Out: BAD PARENTS!

You know who you are, but just in case you're unsure as to what I mean by "Bad Parents," allow me to spell it out for you. Do you beat your kids, do you scream at them, do you verbally harass them, emotionally torment them, or anything else that strikes them with fear? If so, you're a bad parent. I'm not talking about those who adequately discipline their children, which does not entail using a belt to spank them, or use excessive language to deter them from certain actions. There is no need for that; I see stuff at work that alludes to these and other actions being taken towards children and it really makes me angry. When you raise your hand to give them a "high-five," and they flinch as if they're expecting a blow, that's not normal.... Children in kindergarten and 1st grade know very little outside of what their parents teach them, and if you're a bad parent there are many manifestations that has in your kids.

If you are a bad parent, you deserve to have your kid(s) taken away. If you can't take an active role in your kid's life, without ruining them, then you don't need to have your kids. I am not a parent, nor will I be for a while, but I have every right to call you out because I care for your kids. A little girl, whom I don't know, waved at me and said hi to me as I was walking up the street the other night... that's how it should be. They should be carefree, have fun, smiling, laughing, and acting like kids... not crying when they think they're in trouble, frowning, telling people they hate them, or anything else along those lines. It's uncalled for, and you should be ashamed of yourself. I want to take away kids from bad parents, and hopefully one day I will be able to do that. Kids, as much as anybody else, deserve a chance to thrive. If you can't offer that to them, then don't have kids to begin with. Period. Love, care, kindness, gentleness, and even friendship is what kids need, give it to them, or there will be a price to pay eventually.