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What do you Believe?
Feb 2, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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I have been sitting here thinking. About my beliefs
And how I grew up, & how life has changed in 30 plus Years!
First I believe the pledge SHOULD be said in School!
I am bothered people dont know there neighbors anymore we use to have street Partys!
Mom's & Dads spent time with kids, 4th of july was a blast it ment hotdog on the grill & ghost in the graveyard after the Fireworks. we did things as a family. dinner ever night at the table, Church every Sunday we had to wear a nice Dress.
We believed in things & people.
Even People who did not believe in God Believed in something.
Teachers were there to help.
Yes kids were mean! Yes there was hate!
But there was also RESPECT, & TRUST. & FAMILY!!!!!
What happened? If I got into trouble I was spanked, but I knew NOT to DISRESPECT MY ELDERS!
What Happened I swore I would not ever turn into My parents & here I sit I AM MY MOM & DAD GOOD, BAD, I AM THEM!!!!
It is not all that bad.
I still believe in God , Family, Neighbors, Dinners every night, & so much more.
I know I can not change the WORLD! But maybe you can think back to the GOOD TIMES IN LIFE & There is at least one of the things I have said Maybe you have turned into your parents & dont even know it! Maybe our parents were right! maybe All the things need to go back to the way it use to be.
Tell me what you remember or wish you could change!
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klh1886 read my blog view my photos
Feb 2, 2007 | 2:40 AM

Well if there's one thing I get accused of is being old fashioned. When I think of the way I think life is supposed to be. I think of The Cleavers! Needless to say that's in the past, Unfortunately I still am too! Human progress is a double edged sword. Some of it is good, but personally I think most is not. I think this human progress reflects todays society. Ans for the most part is not all that hot. I'd prefer a much simpler, hard working, close knit family oriented society myself.
rmarkle read my blog view my photos
Feb 2, 2007 | 1:01 PM

I am still pretty young only in my 20's so I can remember growing up really well. The one thing that I noticed is we played outside. When I was little you could go outside and there was always kids out. I really have noticed driving down the street in the summer no one is out.

I have a lot more respect for my parents now than when I was in school because I understand things better. Most parents now just seem to let their kids play video games all day like it is a babysitter. My parents would do things with us.

They would be involved in our lives. When it all comes down to it.... I think thats what parents need to do more.

The difference between 5 years ago when I was in high school and now is amazing. I can honestly say that we really did not act like the kids now. Of course we got into trouble like all kids but they don't get into trouble. They are distructive and really don't have respect for anyone. I wouldn't think things could change that fast.

Another thing I have noticed is manners. Please and Thank-you. I learned that when I was two and some people don't know what those words even mean now.
gabulldogmom read my blog view my photos
Feb 2, 2007 | 7:43 PM

rmarkle & klh1886 - I have neices & nephews prob. about your age & They NEVER talked to an Adult in a harsh tounge they would have eaten it first. My sister in law is awsome. The oldest is 25 graduated from Emory with a 4.0 the next one graduates in june from Emory she also with a 4.0
she will be taking a year off then returning to become a VET! The oldest boy just transfered to Clemson I dont know why!!!! but he also has a 4.0 The youngest is 12 & he is the most polite loving kid he beats my son any day of the week with manners I am proud to say these kids are a part of my family.
When I was growing up everyday after school I played out side until dinner was ready, My best friend was Kim. She just died 6 months ago of a brain anurism. I lived next door to her for 9 years. that was the longest place I ever lived & that is where my beginning to learn what a family was.
My Family now keeps telling me to stop living in the PAST!!! I cant I loved it so much everything was so easy & safe. People were NICE! They had pride in what they did! work or play! It would be so nice if we could get that back!
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I am married with 4 Awsome kids Ages 12, 6, 5, & 3.we have two Lazy dogs.They are 3. There mom was A Golden & Dad was a Collie. They are my Babys!!!!!

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