Chasing the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 16 "Who's the Teacher Here?"A southern couple's journey in the 60's,70's & 80'
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Comment from Donald O. Cassidy
Those children are just darlings. I would have squeezed them, given the chance.
Carol seemed a little extreme in her moods and emotions. That seems not to have been any consequence to her intelligence.
I can appreciate the quietness of Christi, while I can just visualize Don's fidgeting.
Sounds like he may have had a bit of Attention Deficit Hyperactive syndrome (A D H D). That runs in the males of our family. As you describe your Don, he resembles this Don: impatient, hasty, always active, and making the mistakes of haste.
You're so right in your analysis of child behavior and your grasp of psychology.
Don
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2013
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Those children are just darlings. I would have squeezed them, given the chance.
Carol seemed a little extreme in her moods and emotions. That seems not to have been any consequence to her intelligence.
I can appreciate the quietness of Christi, while I can just visualize Don's fidgeting.
Sounds like he may have had a bit of Attention Deficit Hyperactive syndrome (A D H D). That runs in the males of our family. As you describe your Don, he resembles this Don: impatient, hasty, always active, and making the mistakes of haste.
You're so right in your analysis of child behavior and your grasp of psychology.
Don
Comment Written 21-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2013
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Thank you Don. I appreciate the reveiw and the nice comments. Yes, I pretty sure Don had ADHD. He is a chiropractor today but even now when we talk, he's usually fiddling with something in his hand. Eventually he learned to make things instead of destroy them.
Beth
Comment from EMB
It has been said that two of the most important things that we do in our life do not come with instructions: 1. How to raise a child, and 2. How to choose a mate. :)
I remember having to keep a set of tools handy for my children's doors as well, but they'd lock it by accident. Ha!
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2013
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It has been said that two of the most important things that we do in our life do not come with instructions: 1. How to raise a child, and 2. How to choose a mate. :)
I remember having to keep a set of tools handy for my children's doors as well, but they'd lock it by accident. Ha!
Comment Written 21-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2013
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Thanks Edward. I appreciate the review and comments. You are right. Neither of those things come with instructions. Still I'm glad I didn't live where the parents get to choose your mate. I'd rather make my own mistakes. LOL Not complaining. I did O.K.
Beth
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, beth, you did an excellent job writing this chapter where you talk about the different personality traits your children had. i enjoyed reading it
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2013
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this is very well written, beth, you did an excellent job writing this chapter where you talk about the different personality traits your children had. i enjoyed reading it
Comment Written 20-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and comments and for continuing to read my writing. I really appreciate it.
Beth
Comment from Writingfundimension
I loved reading this story about your children's early years, Beth. I had a sister like Carol and have to say she never got over being a bit of a brat LOL. Your stories of her escapades really tickled me, though I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time for all of you. I'd like to read more if you've a mind to post.
Warmest regards, Bev
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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I loved reading this story about your children's early years, Beth. I had a sister like Carol and have to say she never got over being a bit of a brat LOL. Your stories of her escapades really tickled me, though I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time for all of you. I'd like to read more if you've a mind to post.
Warmest regards, Bev
Comment Written 20-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and comments Bev. I'll probably be posting one later on today. This one will be revived from one several years ago, but will fit into the book, "Chasing the Elusive Dream", which is about my children earlier years.
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Great, look forward to reading that one as well, Beth. :0)
Comment from Zue65
Yes child rearing really is not easy, you have to deal with individuals with unique personalities and treat them separately with specific approaches for their specific needs. Parents are the unsung heroes when it comes to converting and transforming children into responsible adults. I like this one. God bless.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Yes child rearing really is not easy, you have to deal with individuals with unique personalities and treat them separately with specific approaches for their specific needs. Parents are the unsung heroes when it comes to converting and transforming children into responsible adults. I like this one. God bless.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and lovely comments. I'm so glad you like this one and understand where I'm coming from.
Beth
Comment from adewpearl
I love the details describing each child and the illustrative examples of their personalities, especially those for your brilliant and headstrong Carol. LOL
I also enjoyed the taste-tested foreign objects with Don. :-)
Brooke
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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I love the details describing each child and the illustrative examples of their personalities, especially those for your brilliant and headstrong Carol. LOL
I also enjoyed the taste-tested foreign objects with Don. :-)
Brooke
Comment Written 20-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much Brooke, I do appreciate your review. I'm glad you liked this.
Beth
Comment from AprilShower
Beth, I never had children of my own, but I had brothers and a sister, all younger than me. Later, I would become a teacher, and then a retired teacher. So I've been with children for most of my life. Can you imagine what it is like to have thirty some of them in one room? All wanting attention and having their own unique personalities? Of course, you couldn't send yours home at the end of the day. Still I understand what it is like. This is well written, and it made me smile. It's good when they are on their own, and it's good to be retired. Right? (I'm smiling)
April :o)
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Beth, I never had children of my own, but I had brothers and a sister, all younger than me. Later, I would become a teacher, and then a retired teacher. So I've been with children for most of my life. Can you imagine what it is like to have thirty some of them in one room? All wanting attention and having their own unique personalities? Of course, you couldn't send yours home at the end of the day. Still I understand what it is like. This is well written, and it made me smile. It's good when they are on their own, and it's good to be retired. Right? (I'm smiling)
April :o)
Comment Written 20-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Thank you April, I really appreciate the review and I'm so glad you are continuing to read my posts. I did practice teaching and seriously thought about being a teacher, but I had trouble handling all those differing personality types. I admire teacher greatly. They have to have the patience of saints.
Beth
You're welcome, Beth. As you all ready know, some have more patience than others.
April :o)
Comment from humpwhistle
Funny how we expect kids to pop out as little clones. Funnier still, that they can be so very different considering their genetic makeup. Environment has something to do with it, too. My brother (Don, btw) is only 8 years older than I, but we're completely different. He was influenced by the 50s, I by the 60s.
Anyway, Beth, I like your revelations about your early family life. Keep them coming.
Peace, Lee
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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Funny how we expect kids to pop out as little clones. Funnier still, that they can be so very different considering their genetic makeup. Environment has something to do with it, too. My brother (Don, btw) is only 8 years older than I, but we're completely different. He was influenced by the 50s, I by the 60s.
Anyway, Beth, I like your revelations about your early family life. Keep them coming.
Peace, Lee
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Comment Written 20-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Thank you Lee. I guess since I was an only child, I didn't know what to expect from my offspring. The bit about the apple not falling far from the tree isn't necessarily the case. I don't even think they have a lot in common with my husband and I. Thanks for pointing out the spags.
Beth
Comment from robbshultz
Lovely story about your children in their early years. Thanks for the sneak peek into those wonderful children. You should continue to chronicle as much as you can gather and remember of your family. They will cherish the memoirs in their later years and with their children.
Be sure to read and re-read your composition several times to be sure grammar is correct. I often get a second opinion on mine.
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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Lovely story about your children in their early years. Thanks for the sneak peek into those wonderful children. You should continue to chronicle as much as you can gather and remember of your family. They will cherish the memoirs in their later years and with their children.
Be sure to read and re-read your composition several times to be sure grammar is correct. I often get a second opinion on mine.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and the nice comments. Yes, I am chronicling my memories. This is the 16th chapter and will be part of the book "Following the Elusive Dream. I post things on this site in order to get help from the readers as to composition problems. Ususlly if anyone gives less than a five star rating they will point out the flaws so that I can fix them.
Beth
Comment from Terror2s
Your grammar was flawless. I could relate to your memories so well. My children's personalities are so different, and our parenting is modified accordingly. T2
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Your grammar was flawless. I could relate to your memories so well. My children's personalities are so different, and our parenting is modified accordingly. T2
Comment Written 19-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and the nice comments.
I'm glad you can relate. It is amazing how different personalities can be within the same family.
Beth
