tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post5254361773798578717..comments2023-09-27T18:49:11.353+05:30Comments on Obsessivemom.in: Fitting inUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-67574917631785830622014-03-06T06:55:26.569+05:302014-03-06T06:55:26.569+05:30So much depth in those 9 sentences!!! In a global ...So much depth in those 9 sentences!!! In a global community like ours, we need to take some extra effort to inculcate feelings of compassion and acceptance. Kids can be cruel, but they usually reflect the maliciousness projected by the adults in their families.beingFabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13035087370354507341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-16418497472409219712014-03-04T14:15:24.217+05:302014-03-04T14:15:24.217+05:30Oh My! Fitting in problems everywhere! Even in pla...Oh My! Fitting in problems everywhere! Even in playgroups. Sigh! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-42529458425758866462014-03-03T19:16:25.223+05:302014-03-03T19:16:25.223+05:30Oh yes, children can be very cruel at times, but t...Oh yes, children can be very cruel at times, but the good thing is that they forget and make up soon too! Loved your story in 9 sentences T :)Shilpa Garghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016927627801620377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-76705099406167972762014-03-03T13:46:28.919+05:302014-03-03T13:46:28.919+05:30We spend so much time ensuring our kids are nice, ...We spend so much time ensuring our kids are nice, but you never know who they will encounter. Loved the pic and the story. Pratibhahttp://pratsmusings.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-66922775196214182732014-03-03T10:50:58.080+05:302014-03-03T10:50:58.080+05:30Such a sad and true story..!!! Penned very well......Such a sad and true story..!!! Penned very well...Aakankshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10546785001736261024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-73933977749077859102014-03-03T08:38:42.414+05:302014-03-03T08:38:42.414+05:30Right Carrie. It's easier with the kids but re...Right Carrie. It's easier with the kids but really hard when they grow up and continue to shut people out based on appearances.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-83897937351457295732014-03-03T08:37:30.473+05:302014-03-03T08:37:30.473+05:30Absolutely.. there seems to be no space to be '...Absolutely.. there seems to be no space to be 'different' even in the kids' world.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-61079567617548529682014-03-03T08:36:39.535+05:302014-03-03T08:36:39.535+05:30You're right Suzy.. the way they alienate one ...You're right Suzy.. the way they alienate one child is truly heartbreaking.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-40903651378513518302014-03-03T06:26:47.643+05:302014-03-03T06:26:47.643+05:30How often do we judge on appearances? Realistic fi...How often do we judge on appearances? Realistic fiction that makes readers sad is a sign that empathy is alive in our society. Those of us who see injustice must continue to stand up and fight for what is right not only for ourselves but especially for those who can't fight for themselves.Carrie Tripphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17838198837734403438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-30520645819291153422014-03-03T03:29:34.878+05:302014-03-03T03:29:34.878+05:30Sadly, it's the stark reality where everything...Sadly, it's the stark reality where everything cool matters. In today's kids it matters most and no matter we are losing our individuality and self worth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-61757718021639187312014-03-03T01:04:03.733+05:302014-03-03T01:04:03.733+05:30Oh yes children can be very cruel and bullying (in...Oh yes children can be very cruel and bullying (in this case passive bullying) is never innocentSuzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-68410278496703560042014-03-02T21:24:39.211+05:302014-03-02T21:24:39.211+05:30Definitely is Rajrupa but it's hard to combat ...Definitely is Rajrupa but it's hard to combat peer pressure. I just hope that my constant drumming in of values is getting registered somewhere.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-25008575619780415192014-03-02T21:10:44.255+05:302014-03-02T21:10:44.255+05:30It's a sad reality! Kids too can be cruel. Tho...It's a sad reality! Kids too can be cruel. Though I have no experience, I think its the parents job to teach them values like compassion and kindness...isn't it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419458025432181836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-84512371436661102282014-03-02T20:30:08.794+05:302014-03-02T20:30:08.794+05:30That it is Kajal.That it is Kajal.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-24824846350621933502014-03-02T20:29:33.140+05:302014-03-02T20:29:33.140+05:30Geeta, you're right. I am continuously struggl...Geeta, you're right. I am continuously struggling with kids on either side of the story. Teaching them to stand up for their friends is a hard task but one I'm at all the time.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-50558126908233913912014-03-02T20:27:57.344+05:302014-03-02T20:27:57.344+05:30Oh yes it's the so called mature ones who are ...Oh yes it's the so called mature ones who are the real troublemakers.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-2967619605303064412014-03-02T20:26:49.336+05:302014-03-02T20:26:49.336+05:30Absolutely. And they don't hold grudges too lo...Absolutely. And they don't hold grudges too long, so that's a blessing.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-62796628582596459172014-03-02T20:26:04.821+05:302014-03-02T20:26:04.821+05:30Yeah and the reasons sometimes sound so trivial.. ...Yeah and the reasons sometimes sound so trivial.. But they're huge for the kids.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-49930798129310042802014-03-02T20:24:42.572+05:302014-03-02T20:24:42.572+05:30Thanks Sulekha.. You're right sometimes even i...Thanks Sulekha.. You're right sometimes even if they feel empathetic they prefer going with the bunch.. Sad!Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-80747521286159488622014-03-02T20:23:29.824+05:302014-03-02T20:23:29.824+05:30That they do and what a blessing that is.That they do and what a blessing that is.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-58852961460631246222014-03-02T20:22:43.742+05:302014-03-02T20:22:43.742+05:30Thanks Sreeja. Yes being left out is so hard. Yet ...Thanks Sreeja. Yes being left out is so hard. Yet it's strange that kids forget what it feels like and do it to others.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-72488768039041035942014-03-02T20:20:07.084+05:302014-03-02T20:20:07.084+05:30That they do but one has to keep on reiterating th...That they do but one has to keep on reiterating the right thing to do.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-32745724397591732902014-03-02T20:19:27.893+05:302014-03-02T20:19:27.893+05:30You're bang on about this. Kids forget much mu...You're bang on about this. Kids forget much much faster and will probably be playing together the next day. That truly is the best thing about them.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-4105232756767897852014-03-02T20:18:32.304+05:302014-03-02T20:18:32.304+05:30Kudos to you that you stopped caring. However real...Kudos to you that you stopped caring. However real friends do play an important role in our lives and can be so much fun. But I guess as a child you found the best way to survive happily.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34403038.post-82526831504807243752014-03-02T20:16:43.348+05:302014-03-02T20:16:43.348+05:30Michelle, I have a boy and a girl and I can tell y...Michelle, I have a boy and a girl and I can tell you boys and girls can be equally mean to their friends.Obsessivemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06659233519392456624noreply@blogger.com