Comments on: Playing the Cat’s Cradle http://www.philosyphia.com/kids/playing-the-cats-cradle My Keyboard, My Sword Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:28:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stacey Thomas http://www.philosyphia.com/kids/playing-the-cats-cradle/comment-page-1#comment-2999 Stacey Thomas Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:52:25 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1667#comment-2999 This is something most enlightened and hardworking parents struggle with Nathan. Honestly the answer comes with time and a gut feeling. Knowing you, because you're so very conscious of this kind of thing, you're doing a great job already. These sweet little creatures don't come with user manuals...each is unique...so you must find the balance that suits the unique relationship you have with your son. *hugs* great post, it made me cry. This is something most enlightened and hardworking parents struggle with Nathan. Honestly the answer comes with time and a gut feeling. Knowing you, because you’re so very conscious of this kind of thing, you’re doing a great job already. These sweet little creatures don’t come with user manuals…each is unique…so you must find the balance that suits the unique relationship you have with your son.

*hugs* great post, it made me cry.

]]> By: Marie http://www.philosyphia.com/kids/playing-the-cats-cradle/comment-page-1#comment-2997 Marie Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:01:17 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1667#comment-2997 I agree with Nicheplayer on all counts. I agree with Nicheplayer on all counts.

]]> By: Henry http://www.philosyphia.com/kids/playing-the-cats-cradle/comment-page-1#comment-2996 Henry Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:19:30 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1667#comment-2996 My apologies to Chris Rock...my best ideas have always been stolen. Maybe because I'm new at the whole "dad" thing, but I'm not to worried about weather or not I'll be a good father. As long as he (and any subsequent children) grow up to be honest, relatively happy and well-adjusted people who stick to their ethics and are true to themselves, I'll consider myself (and my wife) successful. The three best quotes on father/parenthood: Bill Cosby: You'll do what I say because I am your father. I brought you into this world and I can take you out. Homer Simpson: Kids are great, Apu. You can teach them to hate what you hate. Grandpa Simpson: They say the greatest tragedy is for a father to outlive his son. I've never understood that. Frankly, I can see an upside. My apologies to Chris Rock…my best ideas have always been stolen. Maybe because I’m new at the whole “dad” thing, but I’m not to worried about weather or not I’ll be a good father. As long as he (and any subsequent children) grow up to be honest, relatively happy and well-adjusted people who stick to their ethics and are true to themselves, I’ll consider myself (and my wife) successful. The three best quotes on father/parenthood:

Bill Cosby: You’ll do what I say because I am your father. I brought you into this world and I can take you out.

Homer Simpson: Kids are great, Apu. You can teach them to hate what you hate.

Grandpa Simpson: They say the greatest tragedy is for a father to outlive his son. I’ve never understood that. Frankly, I can see an upside.

]]> By: nicheplayer http://www.philosyphia.com/kids/playing-the-cats-cradle/comment-page-1#comment-2995 nicheplayer Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:12:23 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1667#comment-2995 Hey, Henry, strippers need love, too. Speaking from my experience with my own dad, the best, most memorable times we spent together involved him showing me something. Whether it was planting a tree or building a shed or sculpting with clay, it was awesome to find out about the world through him. You're on the right track. Keep doin' what you're doin', and you'll be fine. Lastly, LOVE that second picture here. So cute. Hey, Henry, strippers need love, too. Speaking from my experience with my own dad, the best, most memorable times we spent together involved him showing me something. Whether it was planting a tree or building a shed or sculpting with clay, it was awesome to find out about the world through him. You’re on the right track. Keep doin’ what you’re doin’, and you’ll be fine. Lastly, LOVE that second picture here. So cute.

]]> By: Henry http://www.philosyphia.com/kids/playing-the-cats-cradle/comment-page-1#comment-2993 Henry Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:01:55 +0000 http://www.philosyphia.com/?p=1667#comment-2993 Judging how good a father you are, I suppose, would be easier if you had a daughter. If she dances with a pole, you really f*cked up. Judging how good a father you are, I suppose, would be easier if you had a daughter. If she dances with a pole, you really f*cked up.

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