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Originally Posted by emilyann  Most kids that age are little punks, it's so aggravating. My little brother is 13 and he drives me NUTS. If he ever pushed Lilly off the couch or did anything to hurt her, I'd hate it for him. |
In defence of children that age let me say this..
If a child has no respect for people, talks or acts in a rude manner it is the parents fault. If a child pushes a poor helpless little puppy off a couch I blame the parents for not teaching the child respect or compassion. A child acts on what is has been taught all of it's life.
I have 5 kids ages 13-11-10-6-4 They say yes Ma'am they answer the phone with. One of two greetings the 3 older kids are, This is the @@@@@ residence. ______ Speaking, how can I help you? The two younger, _____ speaking one moment I'll get my Mommy.
They are gentle and kind. They hold our tiny girls gently and watch out for them. My 4yo baby holds our 4lb yorkie and croons to her, your my pretty girl.
It would break my heart if they were ever unkind to something so helpless as an animal of any kind let alone a tiny yorkie. I would have failed in a huge way.