I am truly disgusted with my some of the members in my generation! We have fallen victim to stereotypes to the worst degree. I know everyone has stereotypes but it seems to be everyone hates on everyone else no matter what they do. If you smoke, you’re a bad person. If you spank your children, you’re a bad parent. If you don’t spank your children, you’re a bad parent. If you’re Latino, you crossed the border illegally. If you are black, you are a gangster. I could go on and on. If you got pregnant while you are a teenager you are automatically considered a bad parent. I just don’t understand it…as a society are we that superficial to think that everyone who is different or who has done things differently is wrong? I challenge every parent to raise their child with out stereotypes. Let them know that just because someone has made mistakes they aren’t considered a bad person. I think the best thing my mom ever told be was not to judge a book by its cover but does everyone practice this? Has anyone tried stepping into another parents shoes or at least imagine what it is to be them? As mothers, fathers, and caregivers you would think we should be sympathetic to one another’s problems but I can grantee you look at any question and at least one answer will be negative or rude to the person.
- What stereotypes do you have?
- What do you feel made you have that stereotype?
- Do you plan on changing?
I consider myself a very open-minded person and truly intend on raising my son that way, do you plan on raising your children the same?
2006-08-31 10:39:46 · 10 answers · asked by .vato. 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I absolutely hate stereotypes. But the more I try to be more open minded, the more I get into them, because they keep getting proved to me.
For example, the preps. The girls, the snobby ones who wear Hollister and Abercrombie and Fitch. The ones that are so caught up in how they look that they think they world revolves around them. That everyone is entitled to THEIR and only THEIR opinion.
It flipping sucks.
And I know that's not true, but they keep proving my point.
Ugh.
Yeah, but I hate stereotypes, but they do have some actuality in them.
2006-08-31 10:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by Reina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine is that all women act different when dating(trying to get you) and when married(now have you). They change in my experience dramatically! What made me this way? My three ex-wives and the women I have had any long term relationship with. How can I change until I find someone that won't change, and how will I know unless I marry them. Then it's too late. I know it's not right and I'm trying to raise my children to be different. My last wife says "well you do it" ..you know what? 1) I'm not a child 2) my children need to do what they are told not what they see whether it be parents friends whatever, and 3) Just because I do something wrong doesn't mean I can't teach my children to do the right thing. I don't want to say anything else as I might anger myself. lol
2006-08-31 18:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by flashpro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one should judge a book by the cover but so many of us do just that including me. I no longer stereotype as I once did due to maturing internally. I taught my oldest son who is now 19 to never pass judgement on a person unless you have facts to back that judgement call up, today my son gets along with anyone who is willing to get along with him regardless of race. I also teach my 4 year old son the same and I expect him to treat people the way that he would like to be treated, which is fairly and without pre judgement.
2006-08-31 17:51:51 · answer #3 · answered by Shikibeeks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The UK is full of stereotypes, of course
English - arrogant snobs
Scots - tight fisted and drunk
Irish - stupid, violent and drunk
Welsh - strange things with sheep. Good singers.
I suppose stereotypes are just an easy option. The way you overcome them is by meeting people, and getting to know them as individuals. The more I meet people, the more I learn they are individuals.
What does get me is stupidity, and you do get some no-brainer questions on here. You know the sort of thing "My girlfriend is 15 and pregnant, why should people say I share the blame" or "Is it Ok to do crack when you're pregnant". It is difficult to bite your tongue, and sometimes I fail.
2006-08-31 17:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely I intend to raise my children to be Kind and educated about how people reflect their insecurities through stereotypes. I was taught growing up that if you lived in a trailer you are trash...I know now that is so crazy...I agree that there is trash in the world and that there are a lot of ignorant people...however I would like to meet them one by one and decide for myself!
2006-08-31 17:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mae 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You pose a valid question and a challenge to society. I agree with you that people need to develop a better sense of acceptance. Life and relating to the people in our lives will be so much easier.
Essentially it boils down to our lives willl be what we make it to be. For those people who try to stiffle our growth and development with their stereotypes will see the error in their ways one day, but don't hold your breathe. If mothers like you and myself begin to teach our children about acceptance, tolerance and diplomacy then we have made a difference in the future of our children. Rome wasn't built ina day and we can't expect the views of the mass majority to change too quickly.
2006-08-31 18:00:51 · answer #6 · answered by Meesh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really can't stop people from thinking what they want. I believe in living my life for me and don't pay much attention to what others think. I don't spend a lot of time rubbing their nose in it and I am always pleasant when someone tries to "help" me, but I don't take advise from people who should not give it. There is no "correct" way to raise children. In fact some of the goofy ideas for parenthood that started in the 60's is now causing all kinds of trouble. Teach your kid to be honest, respectful of others, and generous. That will serve them better than anything else you can do.
2006-08-31 17:45:35 · answer #7 · answered by united9198 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CAN I GET AN AMEN!!!
You got me pumped up. I hate all those stereotypes, too. The worst offenders are anything that prolificates those stereotypes i.e. Hollywood, liberal media, MTV, corporate America, etc.
2006-09-01 12:54:27 · answer #8 · answered by ntoriano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what type of stereotypes someone may have, the truth will come out eventually and they will see that their options were false.
2006-08-31 17:51:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
self righteous people always write too much. you're all the same.
2006-08-31 17:42:58 · answer #10 · answered by nobudE 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋