Comments on: What’s Wrong with Strict Parenting?

By: Being a Mean Mom is Not a Bad Thing

Being a Mean Mom is Not a Bad Thing — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:27:28 +0000

[...] at Supernanny Rules, has some pretty similar takes in her post about strict parenting. What is wrong with having high expectations, clear cut guidelines and meaningful consequences? [...]

By: jessica

jessica — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:11:13 +0000

i got pregnant when i was 21, not married, but i’d been dating the father for 4 years. (we are now happily married.) i don’t feel like i made the right choice in having sex before marriage, but you live and learn, right?
Anyway, i feel like pregnant H.S. students should be accommodated in school. i really think no matter what, we should be force-feeding school down everyone’s throats, because maybe if H.S. accommodates those girls, those girls will have a better chance of graduating instead of saying “Tough for you! Good luck trying to finish!” Irresponsible sex is a bad decision, but not bad enough that high school should not accommodate “preggos” as having a physical disability. By all means, do whatever is necessary to try to get those women to finish! What a great gift!
As far as the parents go, i agree that they shouldn’t hand everything over to the expecting sons and daughters. Take away their ability to go out at night, or their car, but by no means make it more difficult for them to finish school! Or you are possibly robbing them of a future. The baby and stresses that come from it are long-term consequence enough.

By: Kadi Prescott

Kadi Prescott — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:25:01 +0000

Yeah, shows you right there that I’m not a perfect parent either. It is so much easier to see solutions from outside of the problem! We all have our weak spots. I respect every parent who puts effort into raising their children. It’s the toughest job in the world!! Not to worry, Kathy. You can pummel me with criticism regarding my lack of parenting skills after you see our episode! good night, ladies

By: Gayla McCord

Gayla McCord — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:23:16 +0000

Great conversation ladies! I’ve really enjoyed this.

Kathy, did you know you were chatting with an almost TV star? Kadi and her family are going to be on Supernanny in the near future. I’ll be sure to shout out when it’s going to be on. It’s bound to be exciting since, well, I sort of know the mom

Storms are moving in here… I’m going to have to call it a night. Would love to tackle more problems of the world with you all again sometime.

By: Kadi Prescott

Kadi Prescott — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:18:32 +0000

It is sad when an innocent being is made to reap what his/her parents have sown. My own daughter was made to take on more responsibility than she should as I ended up pregnant year after year. My decisions affected a lot more than just me. I realize that now.
Kathy~ I wish your daughter and the baby (and you too) the best. Hopefully she will use your guidance and love to take on her role with a positive and responsible attitude! After all, babies are a blessing, no matter how they get here God bless and thanks for the lively chat!

By: Gayla McCord

Gayla McCord — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:59:08 +0000

You’re right Kathy, we don’t ever know until we’ve been there and yes, discussion is a good thing — it makes us think!

And Kadi is right too! Kids who make these decisions HAVE to miss out on some of the fun – it’s all a part of the choice they made.

I have watched as a relative become pregnant in school, got married and gave birth before graduation. They both seemed so mature in their decision making, but after the baby came the resentment – the feeling of being tied down.

Today we’re all forced to watch as the little one is torn between two homes and pawned off on whoever will keep her when she’s not out running around with one of the parents until the late hours while they take in some of that “fun” they missed out on.

Now it’s to late to ground the girl or force responsibility. The best we can all do is take in the little one when called upon and give her as much love as we can and hope her mommy and daddy grow up soon.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:52:18 +0000

I agree with that. All I wanted was for my daughter to get an education. Her high school experience ended at conception.

By: Kadi Prescott

Kadi Prescott — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:48:58 +0000

You are certainly right. I will not know unless it happens to me. I had two friends who got pregnant while still in school. Because of their mistakes, they had to put off school and get their GED after their babies were older. I repected them tremendously for their choice to take the hard road in finishing their education. They missed out on all the fun stuff we got to do as seniors. But they accepted their fates because they knew that had to pay the price. That to me, is the responsible, adult thing to do. She should miss out on some of the fun. You do the crime, you do the time.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:40:17 +0000

By the way you guys are great!! I love discussion!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:31:37 +0000

You know, until you have been there you will never know. I was pretty staunch in my thinking before the news came. Its hard you know, seeing you child make a mistake that you raised her not to make and then be confronted by people who will only judge. To know that the school doesnt want her but not being equipped to home school or rich enough to send her away. To hear others say “it wont happen to me” or “its her problem not ours”. To pay taxes to a school system who wont even give your child the least extra help.
Maybe some day you will understand. But truly I bet you wont.