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I read some of the post, and i have to agree and disagree. I have a wonderful mother who sacrified everthing for me and my brother. However, my father was not around. In some ways I blamed her and she had no idea. You can only offer the best of yourself and hope it works. With a lax court system on youth it makes it harder to help your child grow into a respectful adult. My mother provided consequences for my actions, but the court says consquences are timely and costly. Most teens can just abou
Sep 26, 2006 - 5:18 PM
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Hi Pasqualina,
When I heard this interview I was outraged that a mother would go on strike. I agree with you 100%. Good mother or not parenting is not a job that you can strike from. For all the people that say they agree with her are just as uneducated as the striking mother. If a parent can go on strike then can a parent quit parenting? Can a mother or father give childrn two weeks notice and then take off? No, parenting isn't a job that you can strike or quit, and for doing something
Sep 15, 2006 - 1:30 PM
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To judge is to know right from wrong. We could all use a better sense of judgement, since a lack of knowing right from wrong is what has misguided Roxanne and her children in the firstplace. I agree 100% with Pasqualina. It is up to the parent to teach their child how to behave properly, until a certain point is reached where the child is prepared to make decisions for themselves. Until then the parent must keep a firm and responsible hand at the head of the household. It is very difficult to r
Sep 13, 2006 - 8:08 PM
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Comments from a teenager...
I'm extremely glad to hear that the mother on strike is back with her kids.
I don't believe this will solve anything. The kids will most likely keep up their "good behavior" for about a week.
I think that the issues going on in this lady's house could be solved without 'going on strike'
Food Problem: The kids are eating all the food. Well...where is the mother when they are eating dinner? FAMILIES are supposed to be TOGETHER. In my house, we all eat dinner togethe
Sep 13, 2006 - 4:17 PM
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I don't know the whole story behind the mother striking, but I feel I know enough. I am also am other of 3 kids,, (single mother that is)and I can relate to how hard it is to work, maintain a house AND raise my wonderful kids. This day and age no mother knows what to do when the kids don't act properly or misbahave. at first it was ok to use a strap in the kids, and now we can even spank them. "just put them on the time out spot" great assuming ur kids arent 12,7 and 8. I dont beat my child
Sep 13, 2006 - 2:27 PM
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When I became a father, I gained membership into a pretty exclusive club. A club where the responsibility is so great, that you have the control over other people while you help turn them into decent productive people of this planet.....I take that responsibility very seriously.
This blog has turned people on to blaming everything but themselves...video games, tv, being 'teens', gangsta attire and 13yr old teens looking 20 yrs old.....
Whenever I think I am doing a so-so job as a parent, I
Sep 13, 2006 - 1:11 PM
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To Jacquie
I'm very sorry how your child turned out, and I'm sorry for your pain. I can't imagine how horrible it must be to watch your child spiral out of control.
That said, Don't you dare dodge responsibility for your childs development, and don't blame society for not raising your kid for you. You have the arrogence to stand there and blame everyone but yourself for your childs problems, and you wonder why your daughter won't take responsibility for her actions. Here is your wake up call:
Sep 12, 2006 - 12:30 PM
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On my way to work this morning I heard a little of the interview with the mother in London who is on strike. I nearly crashed my car when Pasqualina piped up and made a comment about her well behaved child and how it is all about the discipline and parenting techniques she engages in. Basically there are not bad kids just bad parents. Basically Pasqualina does not know what she is talking about. Congrats to her on having a perfect child, who I am guessing has not yet reached an age that ends i
Sep 11, 2006 - 7:03 AM
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right on. if u r a parent its ur responsability to take care of ur kids. if they're messy than take out the stick. just kidding. but seriously if they start behaving like that for me u gotta teach 'em a lesson, or at least try talking to them or sum1 else about it. Good parents don't give up on their children no matter how hard it gets!
Sep 09, 2006 - 6:05 PM
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I just wanted to say one thing. Did anyone force that woman to have kids. I think not. Becoming pregnet and having childern is a huge responiblity and I feel this is just another way people just want to take the easy way out. If her kids were so bad it just reflect on her parenting skills as a mother. I just cant understand how woman are saying they need help and want to go on strike where they had the kid's in the first place.
just my 2 cents
Sep 09, 2006 - 1:02 PM
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Connie..I'm the youngest of 4 boys...my mom handled it...she taught us respect and boundaries!
Are you seriously comparing kid numbers with Pasquelina? She was a single mother! That's the hardest job in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 08, 2006 - 9:33 AM
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I agree with you 100% Pasquilina. My son did not come with an instruction manual but I know I can never give up on him. I am the most influencial person in his life and he will do as I do. Anyone can have a child it takes alot more to raise a responsible child. Don't forget, our children are our future. If we do not guide them, teach them and stand with them, where will they be? Our job is to love and guide them. I agree there is lots of help if you just ask for it. Consistancy and love is the
Sep 08, 2006 - 7:52 AM
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Hey Pasqulina....with 1 kid....you don't know diddly!!! I have 4 kids....and 1 husband....and damn it if I need to go on strike to get their attention to do chores then thats what I'll do. Does this make me a bad mother? I think not. I am not a maid!!! You have way toooo much to say when you have no experience!!! People like you piss me off!!
Sep 08, 2006 - 7:20 AM