My mother grew up not worrying about her children. When I would get lost at places with large crowds she would never look for me. She always wandered off. My mother even made me wait to go to the doctor when I was bleeding profusely from my jaw. ( I smacked into the concrete). When I was 6 I almost drown and a man with no lower sections of his arms came and picked me up out of the suction.Where was my mom? My mom had me in daycare when she didn't even work. How did she have us growing up and not worrying about anything?
2006-11-10 07:08:04 · 16 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I worry of them drowning, getting lost, falling and breaking a arm, etc..I'm a worrier
2006-11-10 07:12:07 · update #1
Sounds like your mom had the problem. Lucky you didn't die. You are supposed to stress about your children, just don't stress out too much. Bleeding, drowning and getting lost are things you should stress out about when they happen, think about them before they happen, try and avoid them, but don't stay up all night stressing out about them before they happen.
2006-11-10 07:11:24 · answer #1 · answered by xorosho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably learned to worry because your mother didn't do it for you. I think that when children don't have parents who show a lot of care on a regular basis, you can develop more extreme characteristics yourself. It's good to worry about your children, but just try to remember that if you worry too much, it could rub off on them. When you get worried and panicky, take a breather and try to remind yourself of the logic of the situation. For example, if your kids are swimming with floaties and life jackets, and you worry that they are going to drown, take a deep breath and focus on the fact that they are safe and that you are a good mother for being concerned.
2006-11-10 15:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think some people's brains are broken and they are born without the part that gives you parental instinct. Seriously, have you ever noticed how some dogs eat thier young and some dont, even if they are the same breed of dog? Well if your mom was a dog, she probably would have had you for a meal. You obviously were not born that way. Sorry if this sounds vulgar, its just the only way I can come to understand how people can be such bad parents.
2006-11-10 15:13:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because your mother and my mother and all those mothers back then knew something we don't...worrying causes wrinkles and gray hair. Nothing a coctail wont cure. but seriously, you're a mom, and you're supposed to worry. However, unless you are psychic, there is really not a whole lot you can do about unforseen mishaps, bumps, bruises, even broken bones, Keep them away from swimming pools, traffic, and electrical outlets, and relax about the rest.
2006-11-10 19:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you are a good mother. Times have changed since you ann I were children. The world is different now. There is more crime to worry about. More children are abducted, molested, murdered, etc. Chances are your mom came from times that were even different than when you were young so maybe she felt as if she had little to worry about.
Just for the record - I NEVER STOP WORRYING ABOUT MY KIDS!
2006-11-10 15:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you're a good parent. You care about your children. Not saying necessarily that your mother wasn't. I dont' know the whole story or her situation, so there might be more to it. But I'm a mother, and I worry about EVERYTHING. .and all other mothers I know have said it's natural to and that all it means is that you love your kids.
2006-11-10 17:12:12 · answer #6 · answered by lv82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we live in a different day in age where if yu turn around and your child is not there our first thought is someone took them even if there just hideing in the clothing, And where doctors and daycare will question you about child abuse, like when ever I have a wee visit for my kids they have a big bruise or something from just being kids. There is much more responsiblity on us as parents now.
2006-11-10 15:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me too. I used to go to malls with my mother and I'd wander off for an hour. Unfortunately, times have changed, for the worse. Pedophiles, child molesters...some are even priests. It's sad, but you should stress about your kids these days. They're not safe, anywhere.
2006-11-10 15:11:22 · answer #8 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am glad you worry about your children. That is a sign of a good mom. Your kids will grow up knowing you cared.
2006-11-10 15:12:07 · answer #9 · answered by Pinolera 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You worry because it's natural and I'm sure your mothers lack of care made it worse for you as a mom yourself.
2006-11-10 15:14:14 · answer #10 · answered by inquisitive 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋