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What is the worst thought you've ever had about your kid(s)?

Asked by Ladymia69 (6881points) February 11th, 2011

This question was prompted after viewing an episode of Louie , around the 15:49 mark. Please refer to it for an example.

I have no kids, but I imagine if I did, I would have such thoughts on a regular basis. What I am asking those of you who have kids is, do you ever have a terrible thought pop into your mind about them when times get hard (or if they aren’t hard!)? It is my belief that nearly all parents have these thoughts; they simply may not be willing to make themselves aware of the thoughts, or willing to let the notions come to the surface. I definitely do not think it makes them bad parents; on the contrary, i think it is quite normal, as long as the thoughts are not acted upon or mulled over for long. The trouble, I think, is when the parents do not allow themselves these thoughts-that is, when they are supressed, they may invert themselves and turn into abusive actions against the children.

I am not judging anyone by any means here. It is really, I think, an opportunity for parents to come out and say, “Yes! I do feel like throwing a pie in my kid’s face on occasion!” and have the other parents say, “Ahhhh, yes…I know that feeling.” Then the judging one another will stop, and we will realize we are all doing the best we can!

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