Comments on: Parenting: It’s not about me.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 01:46:03 +0000

In reply to James A. I definitely agree with you. When it comes to hair and clothes, what true harm can they really do?

By: James A

James A — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 17:50:13 +0000

What an awesome message! I also let my teen son dye his hair any color he wants, which is usually some odd red or green color during the summer, and jet black during school months. I also allow his buddies to come over and dye theirs also. I try to focus on the important things that are of long term significance, and hair experimenting is just something fun, that’s all. You’re such a wise person, and Tigger is no doubt the luckiest kid in the world to have you as his dad.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:24:02 +0000

In reply to Travelogged. I don't know about that. It definitely keeps you from being bored, though. :)

By: Travelogged

Travelogged — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 02:57:12 +0000

Very sweet post! And a reminder to me (as a toddler mom) that it all just keeps getting more complicated!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 01:56:31 +0000

In reply to Cat of Sunshine and Siestas.

How else do they learn if they don’t try things out? I look at teens now and compare them to when I was a teen, and they are so underprepared for life. Parents do almost everything for them, and they rarely get to make any decisions. I don’t get it.

I was watching a documentary about Bronies, something that Tigger considers himself. They interviewed some of the parents, and they were all very bothered by it at first. I’m like who cares! He’s watching a show that encourages loyalty and friendship. So what if they’re all ponies! I’d rather him have an affinity for that than shows that are violent and gruesome.

Tigger is a truly wonderful kid. One of the best I’ve ever worked with much less lived with. He’s definitely a great gift.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 01:53:50 +0000

In reply to Bethaney – Flashpacker Family.

We occasionally do junk food nights or dessert-first meals (like yesterday’s ice cream before lunch). In the grand scheme of things, it just doesn’t hurt. Doing it every day? Well, maybe rethink that. 🙂

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 01:52:45 +0000

In reply to Lex @ Lex Paradise. I think it applies to other areas of life as well.

By: Lex @ Lex Paradise

Lex @ Lex Paradise — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 01:03:10 +0000

No kid for me yet, but it is a right altitude to approach this situation 🙂

By: Bethaney - Flashpacker Family

Bethaney - Flashpacker Family — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 23:10:15 +0000

Agree. Life is too short to worry about this kind of thing. I laugh in the face of matching socks! As a parent, I definitely choose my battles carefully, especially when travelling. I’m OK with smaller concessions (like ice cream and chips for dinner) so long as in the long run I’m on top.

By: Cat of Sunshine and Siestas

Cat of Sunshine and Siestas — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:57:53 +0000

I couldn’t help but think of the film Big Daddy, especially where Adam Sandler lets the little boy choose a new name, dress as he likes and eat just ketchup for lunch. Yes, kids need boundaries, but they also need to have room to express themselves and test their limits. It sounds like Tigger is a great kid, though!