Is it right to brag about your kids a little. I find myself talking about my two girls a lot to my neighbors and I recently noticed how much I really talked about them. I was wondering if it is right to brag about your kids as much as I do which is almost everyday to both of my neighbors. Hopefully this question makes sense. I am just wondering if I should lessen the bragging. I really love my girls and I am so proud and what they have accomplished in their 14 and 16 years of life.
2007-01-28 07:28:43 · 12 answers · asked by herminegranger2003 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I understand, i too am proud of my daughter, & i know i can always find something to brag about when it comes to her ...but i am almost a realist, i know she isn't perfect & makes mistakes, just as i am willing to brag about her, i also accept her short falls. it is both that make her who she is, & will help her to become the woman she is meant to be.....I think it's important as a parent that we recognize while it's normal to brag on our kids, we also need to practice being humble.......our pride can backfire, causing friends or neighbors to dislike our kids, based solely on our "bragging" & that's not fair....& don't forget if your girls make an error & your neighbors find out they will be all the more "snitty" about it, b/c of the constant bragging. Becareful, be proud of your kids, while being humble.
2007-01-28 10:54:14 · answer #1 · answered by rjsluvbug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why the neighbors? Why not to your closest friends and family? Leave small talk for the neighbors. Your neighbors might think your boosting where as your family and friends will agree with your bragging rights and probably add to them. If you feel compelled to continue to brag to your neighbors then at least let the them brag about their kids/grandkids/hubby/church/etc. Don't make it all about you...share as well as listen.
2007-01-28 16:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by luv2bake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is absolutely Ok to brag about your kids! As long as you are not totally dominating the whole conversation. Do your neighbors act as if they are bored of your bragging, I mean like do they have that glazed over look in their eyes or are they rolling their eyes or looking around as if they are ready to bolt? But seriously in my opinion, I think it is awesome you are taking such an interest in your daughter's lives and that they are leading such positive lives. All kids need encouragement but in this day and age, especially teens and girls at that. Tell your girls I said keep up the good work!
2007-01-28 15:39:51 · answer #3 · answered by Davesgirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your reason. Ask yourself -- and try to answer honestly -- what do you get out of the bragging? Is it in order to connect with the neighbor, you and s/he? Or is it for your ego?
If you get a happy feeling of having shared a joy with someone, and you feel certain your neighbor really IS sharing your joy, it's fine.
If you get a feeling that your neighbor is impressed, or a feeling that your daughters' accomplishments reflect onto your own status, then it's a problem.
2007-01-28 15:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by zilmag 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
U should feel real honored that your children are doing so
great at them ages.
U are one in a million, most teens are very trying.
Keep up the good work and brag more.
2007-01-28 15:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normal for any mothers to brag about their children, but I would only brag when they do something really good. and not every day to the same people. it does tend to get on others nerves. but go ahead and brag when you see fit, because I do.
2007-01-28 16:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by misty blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brag about them to their hearing. It will boost their self esteem no end. Try to avoid bragging to the same people constantly. It can be irritating.
2007-01-28 17:48:01 · answer #7 · answered by geebabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great! Just make sure not to make them feel like their children aren't great too ! I think it's wonderful to brag on your kids. Hey it's because of you that they are great kids, I'd be proud too. Alot of teenages aren't so great. So be very proud!
2007-01-28 17:19:53 · answer #8 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should. If you find that you are just talking at the neighbors, think of some questions to ask about them so it may not be so one sided. And may find some other common ground to talk about too.
My mum used to tell everyone else how proud she was of me, and never told me ! although you probably do, but don't forget to tell the your girls.
2007-01-28 15:51:12 · answer #9 · answered by bambam 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is ok. But don't brag if you are trying to "one up" your neighbors. That would be bad.
2007-01-28 17:40:30 · answer #10 · answered by Jodi C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋