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Topic: parents & children
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neptune5
Knowflake Posts: 1990
From:
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted June 16, 2007 08:43 PM
 
Are there any parents out there that have a strong bond with their kids? Because i don't normally see a strong bond between parent and child, or does such thing exist? i know it does, it just seems rare. Well from my personal experience, i would wish to have a stronger bond with my parents, but it just seems like there are too many misunderstandings, and misjudgements on both of our parts.Another thing that annoys me, (well maybe this is just true for american kids), are some of the families who's regular diet is junk, basically. from my observations, it just seems like people today don't know what balance & moderation is. ------------------
Virgo Rising 8'57, Sagittarius Sun/4thH 3'26, Pisces Moon/6thH 8'22 "Our passions are not too strong, they are too weak. We are far too easily pleased." - C.S. Lewis "Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror." - Kahlil Gibran IP: Logged |
babeefoxx
Knowflake Posts: 279
From: San Jose,CA USA
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted June 20, 2007 06:14 PM
I do not have a close bond with my mother...She has temper issues and when we get into a disagreement I totally break down. Sometimes I think our relationship is unhealthy, but then there are those times where we can totally get along under the worst circumstances. She is a Scorpio sun,Aries moon and Aqua ascendant. I'm an Aries sun,Cancer moon & Libra ascendant. I see my best friend and her mother, they have one of the best relationships I've even seen between mother and child(well teenager). I wish I could have that with my mother. My friend's placements are Scorpio sun,Cancer moon and Cancer ascendant. Her mother is Pisces sun,Aries moon & Scorpio ascendant. They do at times, get into some disagreements but they come back to each other forgiving and willing to move on from that. IP: Logged |
ListensToTrees
Knowflake Posts: 1143
From: the capricious clouds
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted June 21, 2007 04:04 PM
I had a close bond with my mother as a young girl but things turned sour as I got older. There was always a lot of arguing in my house, but my family are always there for each other. My Dad always told us he loved us but my parents divorced when I was a baby....we found it difficult to get on with our Stepmum and only visited every other weekend or so. But he is always there for us and I get on alright with my Stepmum now. I think she is better at getting on with adults than she does with children.I am always hugging and kissing my two boys, 1 and 3....but I think, partly due to the past (perhaps nature and nurture together)...I find it extremely difficult coping with stress and this is something I am desperate to work on. As for junk food, there have been quite a few programs on TV all about that here in the UK. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver did a big project to try and revolutionize school dinners and Dr Gillian Mckeith has been on TV trying to teach people to eat healthily.....so I think it is a topic many people are thinking about and trying to sort out. And shops are trying to make health guideline labels on food more comprehensible..... IP: Logged |
neptune5
Knowflake Posts: 1990
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Registered: Jul 2006
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posted June 22, 2007 07:07 PM
I feel in a similar way to both of you. Its hard dealing with misunderstandings, because what someone wants to understand is not necessarily what is really there. Its also difficult dealing with family members that don't share the same values as yourself, and refuse to listen and engage in your interests. I go through it every day.IP: Logged |
~jane_says~
Knowflake Posts: 141
From: SD
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted July 25, 2007 02:58 PM
Hi there...Well in response to your question. I would like to say that I believe there are many close families out there. I come from a Native American community and despite our social ills, there are some really close knit groups among us not to say there aren't in the American community. Ours for example is very family oriented, we practically do everything together even though each of us four children have families of our own. We spend holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, even the summers together. The tie to our bond is our deeply rooted interest in our traditional ways. We live by our ceremonies and practice many of our customs within our family. We really do take pride in our relationships with each other and live according to tradition. Even if we saw each other the day before, we hug or shake hands, it's all about custom and respect...But I have to say I didn't always realize this. I did take my parents for granted as a teenager, and now I realize just what kind of example my father was setting and now I can appreciate that. Before I wanted to move away from the reservation and it's problems. Now I respect what my parents were trying to do. I also have to say having a spouse without both parents has enriched my experience. So do treasure what you do have. ------------------
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mudmama
Knowflake Posts: 150
From: NH, USA
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted August 04, 2007 01:07 PM
I have never been close with my parents, I think as a result my bond with my daughter is intense. The resulting visitations as result of my split with her father are killing me slowly. Thankfully they have only been day visits thus far. I've been referred to as the weird woman who loves being with her kid and I do, their childhoods fly by so fast, I want to savor every moment.When she was younger she used to begin sentences with "remember when I was the mama and you were the little girl". lol IP: Logged |
yourfriendinspirit
Knowflake Posts: 275
From: California, USA
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted September 02, 2007 02:24 AM
Yes! I have a very strong bond with both my parents [mom has crossed now though].me;
Sagittarius Sun
Libra Moon Mom;
Taurus Sun
Leo Moon Dad;
Aquarius Sun
Capricorn Moon I also have an amazing bond with each of my 3 children! [Yes, it takes determination, time, and energy] They are each however an obvious blessing / gift from god. It is my job and pleasure to nurture, guide and to protect them. The rewards are a sense of acomplishment, deep-friendship, gentle admiration, and LOT'S of love! My own Children; Gemini Sun
Capricorn Moon Aquarius Sun
Cancer Moon Sagittarius Sun
Sagittarius Moon Each very individual and unique! I agree families with close bonds are far and few between nowadays...
This is sad. We should make a continuous effort to change these statistics! Remember the next generation will be running this country soon!
What values do you suppose they will teach? neptune5 this is an interesting topic,
Thank you for posting  Sendin' love your way,
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