tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167059509279665711.post8218359890207015389..comments2023-04-02T04:57:49.877-07:00Comments on Beauty and Imperfection: Confrontation FacedJamie Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07900972397725351825noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167059509279665711.post-32004043599572962052011-01-04T16:35:56.389-08:002011-01-04T16:35:56.389-08:00Thanks so much. I really consider being a Mom the...Thanks so much. I really consider being a Mom the greatest thing ever and it is not textbook. Everyday is a new challenge.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828179735434075879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167059509279665711.post-81713569071997823802011-01-04T05:00:19.194-08:002011-01-04T05:00:19.194-08:00Thanks everyone for the comments. It is so hard to...Thanks everyone for the comments. It is so hard to stand up for ourselves sometimes, however, when it comes to our children we have to face that fear and protect them. I'm not sure that I have always been so good at that, but I am committed to getting better. May hope for all of us is that these situations do not arise for ourselves and our children, although I know it is part of the process of this life.<br />Kelly, I think Slater already has tremendous strength of character to be able to take a stand for himself as a kindergartner. I am impressed and proud of me. He has a good mother as a role model.Jamie Goldberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900972397725351825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167059509279665711.post-65376840450307941392011-01-03T08:53:56.568-08:002011-01-03T08:53:56.568-08:00WOW...this topic could be addressed everyday. I s...WOW...this topic could be addressed everyday. I so hate to blow something out of proportion but I also hate to sit back and let something go on, especially with my son. We just had a similar situation that Slater handled better than any adult and it was on the bus. He put the "older bully" in a head lock. (something I had no idea my son knew how to do) The child has never bothered my son again. But my son was suspended from the bus for one day. The bus driver thought my son was older than he was and let something go on that should have been handled immediately when she found out he was in kindergarten. I was so worked up about it at the time. I did send the driver a nice note and gift card for Christmas, something that I was very torn about doing. I just want the best for Slater and I will play the game to help him. I got on to him about fighting, etc but I also felt proud that Slater defended himself and his other little buddies who were being picked on. I just hope that I will not have to do this again soon. <br />Jamie, I know how emotional and draining this can be. You did good, girl. And someday she will remember her Mom standing up for her. Not, her life is ruined.<br />xoxoKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828179735434075879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167059509279665711.post-4263826666004900302011-01-03T07:29:59.008-08:002011-01-03T07:29:59.008-08:00You are awesome. It's not easy standing up for...You are awesome. It's not easy standing up for oneself and taking the necessary actions.<br /><br />I'm not good at confrontation either and I usually avoid it at all cost but it is part of life and I am learning to deal with it.<br /><br />You keep on inspiring me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3167059509279665711.post-24646898645555960132011-01-02T10:15:51.066-08:002011-01-02T10:15:51.066-08:00I got a knot in my stomach knowing exactly how you...I got a knot in my stomach knowing exactly how you felt, I also hate confrontation and have tried my hardest to avoid it all my life....and then just when you think you are doing the best for your child it sometimes backfires in your face...DAMN!<br /><br />The holidays always bring sadness for me and I have to say January 2 is my favorite day because I can put it behind me for another year.froogalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062921574441301804noreply@blogger.com