Comments on: Shhhhhhhhh – You have the right to remain silent

By: Dr. J

Dr. J — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:37:35 +0000

JR, I too grew up in a family that didn’t share anything. My grandmother never told my mother who her father was, and she knew. Unless it is health related, I guess I believed that “What I didn’t know wouldn’t hurt me.”

In an effort to break the cycle of “not sharing” I talk to my kids about MOST things, but not all. Sometimes it’s not a good idea for them to “feel your pain”, “walk in your shoes”, or “celebrate your accomplishments.”

By: JR

JR — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 20:12:50 +0000

Dr. J. Talking to your children about your life’s experiences isn’t cause for them to mimic the behavior but it affords them the opportunity to get to know you. Of course, you should be selective about what you share but it would be nice for them to know that you didn’t come out saying, “of course you can…but” Sharing provides a different view, explains traditions and gives you an opportunity to explain how you overcame a particular obstacle. You may have gotten a “C” that time, but how did that “C” motivate you to do better? I grew up in the “silent majority” and I now feel as though I missed out on important and relatable experiences.

By: Kisha

Kisha — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:39:12 +0000

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