Comments on: Stage Mama?

By: chris

chris — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:24:11 +0000

is it self perception or other’s perception of you that you are thinking about? you suppose virginia thought something… doesn’t matter what you do-someone is going to think you are nuts and someone else might just admire you. if you think you are a monster and a task master then that might be a problem but if someone else does… what does it matter? if you are happy and your family is happy and safe that should be all that matters. have a great time sharing your passions with your children!! they love spending time with mama when she is happy. your self perception and others perception of you are different things-one is important and the other is not.

By: joan

joan — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:16:04 +0000

Sage,
I ran every day with Sarah Jane when we were on our family camping trip, not because I pushed her but because she asked me to run with her. When it comes to parents and kids and the whole question of “pushing,” I think AGENCY is the key. Whose idea was it to swim the 500-yard workout? Lily’s!!

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:43:23 +0000

That reminds me of my dad and I - we used to bike to go running on trails when I was younger (we still do when I’m home). All I can say is I am SOOOO glad we did/do all that stuff together…even if some people gave us strange looks when it was 100 degrees out. In my opinion, your daughter having fun with you is waaaaaaaaay more important than what someone else thinks.