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Originally Posted by Mom2TwoYorkies  I know exactly what you mean . . .my kids were born in 1989 and 1993 and it was strange to me to see how many parents didn't let their kids just go outside and play and run around the neighborhood . . .computers and video games and maybe a ride or two around the block on their bikes was what my kids did . . .they would have friends come over or go over their house but it just didn't seem right . . .the only real playtime would be at recess during school . . .I always looked forward to my kids entering school . . .friends, the classroom birthday parties, holiday parties . . .but to my surprise, school wasn't like that anymore . . .if your child had a birthday you couldn't bring in cupcakes, it had to be a "healthy" snack . . .carrot sticks and dip . . what 5 year old is into that? You can't celebrate with a Christmas Party, it had to be a "Winter Party" Home Birthday parties also werent a huge highlight . .. you'd invite kids and never receive a RSVP so you end up calling and asking if their child was coming . . .I just don't get it?  I don't think my kids had the childhood I had at all . . .kids just seem so much sheltered today . . .and you are right, they do grow up way too fast . . .my daughter just got engaged and is planning a 2011 wedding and my son is learning to drive . . .I'm not sure where the time went at all and I hope that at least when I have grandchildren (hopefully not for like 10 years  ) that maybe times would be reverted back to when I was young . . . |
It almost makes me want to cry reading how things have changed. It makes me wonder what the future will bring for our children.