tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-490338849534786238.post148398766180359588..comments2013-07-13T00:02:19.429+00:00Comments on Requiem: The Synchronicity of Lydia~Justinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17976657199266608132noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-490338849534786238.post-20443282979305068542007-07-04T15:59:00.000+00:002007-07-04T15:59:00.000+00:00This post breaks my heart. And of course reminds ...This post breaks my heart. And of course reminds me of a similiar kid who was in my fourth grade class. I had yet to learn my own very personal lessons about cruelty and exclusion - so while I didn't contribute to his taunting (that I remember), I didn't do anything to stop it either. I do remember my mom giving a furious lecture to some of my classmates about their cruelty when she was at school helping with a project one day. I also remember a few years later, in the throws of middle school drama, when she lectured me and a couple of girlfriends (with some colorful language, I might add) about the fact that we were talking maliciously about another friend behind her back. These lessons were not lost on me, and yours won't be lost on your daughter either.Mood Indigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929563902268786112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-490338849534786238.post-69556332721449261122007-06-28T22:11:00.000+00:002007-06-28T22:11:00.000+00:00Good post. I'm glad you learned something from you...Good post. I'm glad you learned something from your experience. I've had the lovely pleasure of meeting some ignorant jerks who are exactly like those kids I encountered as a kid. They haven't changed one bit and still make me feel ugly and unwanted.<BR/>On the flip- side I do forgive the people who made my life hell as a kid. I'm sure Lydia has done the same. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-490338849534786238.post-47113089069196122742007-06-27T11:18:00.000+00:002007-06-27T11:18:00.000+00:00Kids can be mean. INPY's post certainly sparked a ...Kids can be mean. INPY's post certainly sparked a lot of comments and original posts!<BR/><BR/>This has absolutely nothing to do with that, but I tagged you in a meme. See my latest post for the rules!NAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09298137120485529847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-490338849534786238.post-32210301600871702132007-06-25T14:14:00.000+00:002007-06-25T14:14:00.000+00:00I remember in elementary school we used to tease t...I remember in elementary school we used to tease this kid named Daniel Berman, simply because he was a little chubby. He was quiet, tried to stay to himself and didn't have many friends. Looking back now, I feel like a total ass. But there's nothing I can do now. At least you can teach your daughter tolerance, so she can befriend the Lydias and Daniels.mmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08626707689351298252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-490338849534786238.post-53113131930688219132007-06-22T23:56:00.000+00:002007-06-22T23:56:00.000+00:00Kids are harsh, even to those who seem the same. T...Kids are harsh, even to those who seem the same. They can be downright cruel to those who are different. Teaching your daughter tolerance is a gift that will last a lifetime.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105680755485062414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-490338849534786238.post-54448563564435485482007-06-22T22:16:00.000+00:002007-06-22T22:16:00.000+00:00I didn't read INPY's post, but did have time to re...I didn't read INPY's post, but did have time to read yours, and was really pondering your last comment - about your daughter.<BR/><BR/>My daughter will be coming to spend time with me for a few weeks in Washington DC, after spending 3 1/2 years in a very, umm, "monocultural" (i.e.. - white)area of Massachusetts. What worries me is when I hear that relatives have told her that there are "scary" people down here.<BR/><BR/>I hope when she's here I can really convey a different sort of message to her.. one where she learns to be sympathetic, empathetic, appreciative, and interested in all of the types of people around her.startingtodayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05871179804515159124noreply@blogger.com