Our children

We want the best for them. We want them to know right from wrong. We do not want them exposed to violence or things to far advanced for them. We want them to know and understand how to treat others. How to show and garner respect.

I do not want my child watching movies that portray killing or violence or obscene language. Why should he be introduced to that kind of thing at the age of six (newly six thankyouverymuch)? I do want to know where he is and when he's there exactly what he is doing. I do care. I care what is going on at his school or summer camp, I want to know that he is being well taken care of and happy. Are those not normal things? Does that make me a Mom who is too anal? Am I babying him? I want him to behave in public and listen to what he is told. Is that wrong?

I wanted to bring children into this world. I wanted to share that with Ivan. I think I'm good at being a Mom. I want him to have fun, learn his environment, and give him enough boundaries to be able to figure it all out. That does not mean we won't instill rules. I think children need that. I think they actually crave it. Just like they need a set schedule and need to know what is expected of them.

I'm writing all this to say that I hope hope hope we are doing the right thing with him and Jacob soon to come. I believe in our philosophies, values and morals. If the place we have him during the day does not help instill them, then there is a problem. If the people we entrust to take care of our children are failing or disappointing us, then it's up to us to know it and it's up to us to take care of it. Bottom line. It's up to us. They are our children.

--Jenn