Comments on: Disturbing images to stop the whining? http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/ Seeking Wisdom, Washing Dishes Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:27:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Keri Wyatt Kent http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-9034 Keri Wyatt Kent Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:14:25 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-9034 As your kids get older, take it a step further. Rather than just photos, take them to serve a meal in a city soup kitchen--not just once but on a regular basis. My kids are surrounded by privilege, and think it is "normal"--serving a meal and talking to women at the homeless shelter reminds them, without my having to say a word, of how blessed they are. And that poor people are just that--people. As your kids get older, take it a step further. Rather than just photos, take them to serve a meal in a city soup kitchen–not just once but on a regular basis. My kids are surrounded by privilege, and think it is “normal”–serving a meal and talking to women at the homeless shelter reminds them, without my having to say a word, of how blessed they are. And that poor people are just that–people.

]]> By: e-Mom http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-9016 e-Mom Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:20:41 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-9016 A brilliant move! I remember my Mom did something similar with us when we were children. Those images really stuck with me... and DID make me grateful for all the good things in my life. We eventually ended up writing letters to a foster child in Africa. Maybe that could be your next strategy? Blessings, e-Mom A brilliant move! I remember my Mom did something similar with us when we were children. Those images really stuck with me… and DID make me grateful for all the good things in my life. We eventually ended up writing letters to a foster child in Africa. Maybe that could be your next strategy?

Blessings, e-Mom

]]> By: Carnival of Christian Women–February 1, 2008 | Dandelions and Daydreams http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-8987 Carnival of Christian Women–February 1, 2008 | Dandelions and Daydreams Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:26:25 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-8987 [...] Extreme parenting often requires taking drastic measures. Jennifer in OR used Disturbing images to stop the whining and teach her son about his rich life. [...] […] Extreme parenting often requires taking drastic measures. Jennifer in OR used Disturbing images to stop the whining and teach her son about his rich life. […]

]]> By: Chasing the Wind » Christian Carnival 208 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-8075 Chasing the Wind » Christian Carnival 208 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:42:37 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-8075 [...] Jennifer in OR presents Disturbing images to stop the whining? posted at Diary of 1. [...] […] Jennifer in OR presents Disturbing images to stop the whining? posted at Diary of 1. […]

]]> By: Jen http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-8062 Jen Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:06:03 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-8062 <b>On Living By Learning</b>, I know, I need to work on getting him to LIKE MATH! Probably won't be with starving children - I need to work on making math fun and relevant. <b>PlanningQueen</b>, "rare occasion" is true indeed. This is not a focus on our daily life, but definitely my kids are aware of the less fortunate, and we think of ways to address this. On Living By Learning, I know, I need to work on getting him to LIKE MATH! Probably won’t be with starving children - I need to work on making math fun and relevant.

PlanningQueen, “rare occasion” is true indeed. This is not a focus on our daily life, but definitely my kids are aware of the less fortunate, and we think of ways to address this.

]]> By: planningqueen http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-8055 planningqueen Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:05:20 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-8055 I agree that on a rare occasion you need to pull something out the hat. I know that we live a comfortable lifestyle and sometimes worry that my children don't quite understand how hard life is for others. I like to give them insights into this where appropriate, so that they can get some perspective on life. PS. Thanks for hosting the Carnival of Family Life, it was a great read. I agree that on a rare occasion you need to pull something out the hat. I know that we live a comfortable lifestyle and sometimes worry that my children don’t quite understand how hard life is for others. I like to give them insights into this where appropriate, so that they can get some perspective on life.
PS. Thanks for hosting the Carnival of Family Life, it was a great read.

]]> By: On Living By Learning http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-8054 On Living By Learning Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:48:10 +0000 http://www.diaryof1.com/2008/01/22/disturbing-images-to-stop-the-whining/#comment-8054 Sometimes, craftiness & deviousness are essential parenting skills! Now, if you can only inspire him to like math, then you might be able to stop the whining forever. That's my current, hopefully attainable, goal with my son. Sometimes, craftiness & deviousness are essential parenting skills!

Now, if you can only inspire him to like math, then you might be able to stop the whining forever. That’s my current, hopefully attainable, goal with my son.

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