like at social events at school. ?
2006-12-27 10:27:32 · 20 answers · asked by forest lover 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
well,i have a neice that lives very far from me.me & my girlfriend went to see them for christmas & my neice was so polite & nice to everyone,we were both amazed at her manners!!
+ she didnt at all act better than anyone,shes being raised a christian.i dont have any kids yet,but i think this is how every child should be raised! to be humble before God. :)
God bless! :)
2006-12-28 02:47:31 · update #1
Because mine is. =)
(sorry Kristin...my kid is cooler than any other kid out there...LOL)
And for those few posters who went off onto a rant about religion and self-delusion, blah blah blah...YEESH! Get a grip people! I also happen to think that my Husband is the best man in the world and that my parents are the best parents in the world (although my husband will disagree and say that his are...but he's just plain wrong), and my doggies are the best doggies in the world...my list goes on. There is nothing delusional or wrong in thinking that my family rocks and there is no other family out there that can compare. And I certainly don't think it is a sin to love my family unconditionally and be proud of them in all that they do.
I would think that loving my little family and thinking how awesome my kid is beats the alternative, wouldn't you agree????
2006-12-28 00:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by RavenSand 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think I understand what you're asking....and it's called "love". I love my daughters dearly and I always encouraged them to DO their best, but did not mislead them into thinking that meant they would always BE the best at everything they do. Both of my daughters are awesome dancers (they get their natural talent for it from their mom!), but realistically speaking, there are many who are better - not because they have more talent than either of my daughters, but because they have more dedication / drive / passion to DO something with their dance talent. My grandbaby is absolutely beautiful and very articulate for her age (2). People stop us wherever we go and comment on how beautiful, smart, & polite she is. She won a local beauty contest recently, and they are paying her way to the state finals as part of the prize - but that doesn't necessarily mean she will win anything at state level. We should all be proud of our children when they do their best, but I believe it's wrong to lead our children to believe they ARE the best at everything they do, because in most cases, it's not true - and even if it is, it promotes self-centered, snooty brats who others can't stand to be around because of the ego the parents have built into that child. (Pride goeth before a fall. No matter how good they are, there's always going to be somebody who's better... )
BTW - neither of MY daughters were encouraged to be "mini-me". I raised them BOTH with the encouragement of being whoever they wanted to be, as long as they didn't mistreat / disrespect others to get where they want to go!
2006-12-27 13:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by Romans 8:28 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You and all of the readers will not want to hear this.
But, my kid is the best. That is why I keep my child away from your children.
I can not explain why other "normal" parents think their kids are the best.
If I or my child is interested in a social event we may see some of you. But I am reasonably sure you do not socialize with us, nor us with you.
Sucks but true, do not hate the messenger, hate your parents.
2006-12-27 11:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by Two dimes and a Nickel 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because most people in this world are basically egotistical and arrogant and think they are right about everything and everybody else is wrong. Its what is wrong with our society. If each of us would (1) have faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, (2) recognize and admit that God knows best and we don't and by the way we ARE NOT in control, and (3) pursued what God wants us to do rather than our own interests, the world would be a kinder, gentler, more loving place. But the world is full of sin, so this is difficult.
Most people are basically self-centered and this manifests itself through their beliefs that their kids are the best at everything. I just wish we would all be more honest with ourselves about our shortcomings.
2006-12-27 10:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by lmnop 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
everyone trys to be the best in life. The best driver,the best person at work, the best at sport. or building things, its human nature to think that your way is the right way! So thats why parents think they are the best at parenting, so therefore they have the best kids!
2006-12-27 10:45:41 · answer #5 · answered by BOOTS! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many people have children because they want a miniature version of themselves.
It's not unconditional love that motivates people to believe their child is smarter, more talented, etc., it's ego: it's displaced love of the self, as reflected in the Mini-Me.
Sad, isn't it? But, it's true.
2006-12-27 12:25:08 · answer #6 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Parents just want their children to be the best. I don't think my child is the best but I would like for him to try his best to succeed in what he does.
2006-12-27 14:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well all parents should think alot of their kids as you can see in the other answers here! even if you're kid isnt the best you should always think he is the best of all after all he is your kid!
2006-12-27 10:42:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
parents love their kids alot but they dont care if they do something wrong they still kiss up 2 them it is the way parenetal work these days they want 2 let their child love them as long as they need 2
2006-12-27 11:12:57 · answer #9 · answered by andrea l 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ha Ha Ha When they tell me my child(ren) is doing good or well I'm thinking (are you serious?mine?)
But I do apperciate the reasurance that Im doing things right
2006-12-27 10:43:35 · answer #10 · answered by mandms 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋