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By: SherraLifeLesson.com » Flexible Friday #47 I Am That Parent

SherraLifeLesson.com » Flexible Friday #47 I Am That Parent — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:05:02 +0000

[...] am a nut about driving safety as I’ve shared here before and this is certainly part of that whole [...]

By: Sherra

Sherra — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:55:47 +0000

@Joanne–Can I tell you how much your sweet comment means? It’s such a nice feeling to know that someone besides my mom, my kids and my 5 or 6? friends read the blog. {tiny lol} You are not alone but the parent peer pressure of being a fun, cool parent is real and adds stress to an already stressful job! Being an uncool mom puts you in the minority in many circles. I’m hoping by the time they are in their 30’s I can have confirmation that I’m doing the right things. Until then, I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing. Hang in there you keep doing what you’re doing and we can compare notes!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:09:56 +0000

Sherra have I told you lately that I love you???? My children are only 6 and 8 but I am also that parent. And I often fell alone until I read your blog. I have friends and even siblings who think I’m insanely strict. The kids go to bed at a decent hour for their age and on time. Even most weekends unless it’s a special occassion. Homework is done BEFORE playtime and they eat what I put on the table (there is PB&J in the cupboard if the newest recipe is unfit for wild animals or I’ve caused another oven fire.) They don’t get to watch violent movies, cartoons or tv shows – they are 6 and 8! At each step these people tell me “Wait until they get to be XX age. Then you wont’ have as much say.” So far, I’ve proven them wrong and I plan on continuing in my wild ways as the uncool, incorrect mom. Thanks for being a beacon, a laugh and for providing me with info I can use in the future!

By: Sherra

Sherra — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:44:46 +0000

@Peggy–No kidding things have changed since we both learned how to drive on country roads in small town USA! Like how many more cars there are on the road (and for me the traffic issue is ridiculous!). I forgot to share that in Georgia when my teens were learning, Driver’s Ed was NOT required and parents were allowed to teach them. Which was all the more reason to have the private driving lessons! A neighbor told us about the police officer and I’m sure there are people there too. Ask around and check the yellow pages. Oops, I mean google. Yellow pages are defunct aren’t they? Praying for you and Brett during this new phase of fun!!

By: Peggy

Peggy — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:12:28 +0000

Brett started Driver’s Ed on Monday of this week! She has yet to be behind the wheel but will get her permit on 10-17 (the day she turns 15). We are, again, nervous. How did you find the private drivers ed teacher? I don’t think we probably have anyone like that around here. Things have changed since we took driver’s ed. It used to be a regular class during school hours- now it’s before school for about a month and an all day on one Sat.
Now, let’s all pray we make it through with this one!