Watched Nanny 911 today.
And i almost cried.
The family today was the 'Dirks'. Dad is working as i-dunno-what and mom is a part time singer. Quite well off family and 2 beautiful kids.
But the kids were horrible.. They hit and bite each other.. Horror. The eldest son , 3, was suspended from playschool coz he bit his classmate's crotch! Scary!
Cut a long story short , The Nanny had a hard time helping the family.
Sometimes , it really does take an outsider to knock the sense and help people to see 'The Big Picture'
I guess in today's society , especially in the country i live in , $$ is very important. In our chase for $$ , sacrifices are made. Kids are often rewarded with things of monetary value. I am one of those and i resent that.
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Yes,it feels good when you get things at your whim. Feels like we got the upper hand..
Parents are happy that they 'satisfy' us .
I dunno about other families or kids , but i felt resentful. All i wanted was simple love from my mummy but i was getting none.All my mom gave was "anything that money could buy". So i recognized that since i couldn't get her love , i might as well 'milk' her..so whenever i wanted something , i will give her good result in exchange.Cool right? i get good result and also whatever toy i wanted.
But mummy , all i wanted was just some love and concern from you ...is it too much?
All your time , you spend at your work ,if its not your work , its bro that needs you. You never seem to have time for me..
I really hate you for that. Used to and still resents now.
You say if not who would buy all those things for you..where are you getting money from.
Yeah.. I try to understand your point of view. I know its hard to bring up a family. You work to bring back the bacon.
All i want is just your time.
But this will never be right?
Because..i realize , subconsciously , i have been pushing you away. i don't wana get hurt anymore. I want to be selfish. See , if i don't put in any emotion, i won't get hurt anymore.
And i take revenge by hurting you.
Do you hate me? i have this feeling you don't love me or like me very much.
I feel very upset..
i feel that you don't even want to try to understand your own daughter.
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What i am more upset is that i can see our situation repeating itself , family after family.
And i can forsee the same thing happening to my friends and relatives.
$$$...$$$$..$$$$
Should I have kids in the future? Can i provide them my love and time , equally as well?
So afraid..very very afraid.