Hello everyone! It's been a while, I know. I have been so busy and preoccupied that blogging has become obsolete lately. However, I am back, for now anyway, so enjoy!
I just had a conversation with a child within my home...I won't discuss the topic as to not embarrass anyone...but after the talk was over (via text, and shame on me...I'll get to that, so hang on) I realized that our children today are not lazy, we have disabled them to do anything on their own or face to face with other human beings . I for one, do EVERYTHING around the house. My husband works, often times out of state, and my job is to make sure the home fires are kept burning. I have recently discovered that, other than the ONE chore they have, I do the rest of the work. Is that their fault? Nope! It's all mine! Is it their fault that some never see the outside of the house with or without a hand held device? Nope, again, my fault!
Let me explain. It's easier and gets done right if I do it myself. I also allow them to sit and play XBox or Wii, or grab the extra iPhone and play games or text all day long. We have created monsters! I have decided that some things need to change within myself and then maybe I can help my kids make changes that are in their best interest.
I love that we have all this technology. It makes keeping in touch with distant family and friends so much easier, but I cannot help but feel we abuse the privilege. I remember calling a friend when I wanted to talk to them. I remember "hanging out" as a teen. These days they sit around the house with their phones glued to their hands and faces. It's really sad that human interaction is almost extinct these days.
I need to start my change and fast before my kids are too far gone. You all are going to help hold me accountable and check in with me...so I'm counting on you. Who knows, maybe we could all join forces and start a revolution!
I vow to:
Only check Facebook and emails before the kids get up and after they go to bed. Now to expect the kids to do this would be impossible...at first anyway. They will, however, limit their time on handheld devices. They will go out into the world and interact while the phones and games take a break inside the house. They will make more phone calls and less texting.
I will let go of my controlling nature and perfectionism (is that a word?). I will expect them to do their part in the house and do it right the first time. There is no reason to be lazy about it, take pride. It doesn't have to be up to my standards but they do need to be able to step back and say "look at what I did, I feel pride in my work."
I will not sit around and watch TV or make excuses to not go out and be active with my kids. The bugs are horrible, the heat can be sweltering and the sun is brutal...oh well, suck it up buttercup and get moving! Do something active and productive!
I will not allow my children to become lazy and irresponsible. They will not lose contact with other human beings. They will breath fresh air and have meaningful, verbal, face to face conversations with others.
I will teach these young ones how to live life to the fullest. I will not let them become so unattached to our world that they forget who they are suppose to be. They mean more to me than that.
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