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At Rainbows End (parents relate to this well) |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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When your children grown, continue to keep you on their cash menu It might be wise to once renew what life’s about, to them, not you The pot of gold at rainbow’s end does not reside at color’s bend A tale of old that fed the mind into the think of money find. If only I did not feel bad each time I say I wish I had My life would be a smiling face each time I say it’s not my place So, raise your britches, take a hike down your own road,riding a bike The pot of gold isn’t in my pants don’t press your luck, don’t take that chance |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
[Parents relate to this well] Do tell, do tell... Bravo! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ Some parents may very well need to heed~ Funny thing though ... I had need to reach out to my children's pockets once in my lifetime, ... so far, ... I found a wealth of love waiting for the asking~  Nicely done~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Karilea....such is life....in the fast lanes of finance... Marge, I have gone far beyond the duties of many parents to help my grown child and her husband... Two individuals who say to stay out of their business...and I do...UNTIL it becomes mine... But, when adults cannot manage their own lives, continue to ask for money when they get into their own jams... You have to help them grow up...make choices that are wise ones... Saying NO is not fun, tough love is not fun or easy.. but is very necessary when trends become the norm and don't change.. Thanx...Just expressing frustrating feelings. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Barry, while I am not a parent and therefore can't really relate to this, I feel personally that when I grow up and my children grow up if I ever have any in the future, I want to do all I can to help them be successful and I would rather go broke and have them be successful than keeping much of the wealth to myself, for the reason we have children in the first place is to create more love in the family and to love them we must help them and offer them what they need! (sigh) This is a powerfully sentimental poem, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Magnus darling boy ahhhhhh how well I know this tale. Emma has her own flat where she lives with her fiancé, about three times a week and more often sometimes she comes shopping at mum’s. Now I don’t mind that, she’s my daughter I wouldn’t let her go hungry or without anything, but why do I have to supply the fiancé as well? He doesn’t work, and he’s not the house husband either, so why should I supply him too? As always darling boy your writing perfectly demonstrates what I know I should do but don’t seem able to do so. I should say ‘on yer bike kid’ but of course I don’t. I love this utterly utterly I shall print it out and stick it to the fridge maybe she’ll take the hint. I can only hope so  Love and warm stuff As always Mushy   Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
The pot of gold isn’t in my pants don’t press your luck, don’t take that chance A lot of great parental wisdom here, Barry. We put both of our kids through college and paid for everything totally, so they wouldn't have to work...but they each got jobs anyway because we didn't give them too much spending money. That way, they learned the value of hard work, but they always knew that if they were broke, they could come to us....and there were some times that they did. My first husband actually had a t-shirt that said "The National Bank of Dad.....is closed" but, of course...it really wasn't ever closed. But I do understand your position. If they tell you to mind your own business and then come asking for money....well, thats a different story.  ~ parental hugsLyra |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Ohh this is too cute. My daughter is still convinced I am the money tree, even though it is terribly apparent that I am not. Good one, Barry. Sandra |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Mushy, Yes, I relate well... I raised my daughter...fed, clothed, gave her love and most everything she wanted...Gave her two cars which I bought for her...Lived at home until she was 24 years old..Didn't have to contribute much toward expenses... Helped move her and her husband ...paid the moving expense...(no small amount)...(a loan) (never paid back)... Phone calls are seldom of a genuine concern for wellbeing... often used as a vehicle to get more assistance.. Children need to be taught values and loved.. One value is the respect of commitments. I cannot, in good conscience, continue to contribute toward their poor money management by always being available to fix the problem as the problem arises...And just sit and wait for the next time... Nor have I ever allowed my children to go without or not have enough... [This message has been edited by Magnus (06-02-2002 10:39 PM).] |
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