They just don't make brains like they use to

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

The title of this thread is misleading. The problem is that parents brains are made the same and that leads us into these situations with our kids. You have to have some hard boundaries with soft edges.
It's always been this way.

Unfortunately, regardless of how hard you set those boundaries, they are always compromised.

In this case, I reacted due to what I saw when I grew up.
I recall my dad pawning his jewelry to get me much needed medical care when I was young.

I fell for the call from the wife and my mom that told me how terrible of a condition she was in.

Took her to the Dr. and watched her be miserable the whole way there.

Like my dad, having learned from him, nothing will ever stop me from making sure a family member gets necessary medical treatment.

The last thing I expected was a fun time at a ball game post all that.

However, I too learn. You an only cry wolf so many times and she has run out of them.

[markem]

Originally Posted by Blueface

The last thing I expected was a fun time at a ball game post all that.

Apparently, nothing heals like a little TLC from Dad.

[BlackDog]

Originally Posted by markem

Apparently, nothing heals like a little TLC from Dad.

Daddy kissed it and made the boo-boo all better.

[markem]

Originally Posted by BlackDog

Daddy kissed it and made the boo-boo all better.

Hey Carlos, my butt hurts

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by markem

Hey Carlos, my butt hurts

Bastage!!!

She is now on the phone with my wife.
She has been in bed all day.
Has fever.
Feels terrible.

I guess she doesn't have tickets for tonight's game.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Bastage!!!

She is now on the phone with my wife.
She has been in bed all day.
Has fever.
Feels terrible.

I guess she doesn't have tickets for tonight's game.

Don't be so sure, she felt terrible yesterday too, Brother.

[SmokeyJoe]

Timely post, Carlos... going through some idiocy with my 21 year old son...

I keep saying that the boy is "eat up with stupid." My wife reminds me that is is a genetic disorder.

Hang in there - even with the money and the hassles, every once in a while they do something that melts your heart. Make her aware of your disappointment, and then you just move forward.

Here's to our kids learning life's lessons before it kills them - or us.

I need a cigar.