tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101553575212625066.post2892908935335223276..comments2023-10-21T07:00:05.199-04:00Comments on The Absentee Blogger: When Society Dictates the NormsEmily McKeonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10063427212767372372noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101553575212625066.post-85274478258816175342012-07-07T19:07:13.277-04:002012-07-07T19:07:13.277-04:00Thats a shame, I say don't hide that photo for...Thats a shame, I say don't hide that photo for anyone unless your son or husband asks you. You shouldn't have to hide his creativity/imagination just because some people are closed minded. I was made fun of as a kid because I was overweight and socially awkward (aka shy & weird). It didn't start until at least 3rd grade (that I remember), it also helped me become the person I am today and I wouldn't change myself. My step-daughter is starting to pick out miss matched socks to go with her creative outfits which makes some adults snicker when they see her and some kids laugh (usually with those snickering adults). But most adults look at her and say how cute she looks. I feel bad that her mom doesn't allow her to pick out her outfits or what she wants to do her hair.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12810906307456837377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101553575212625066.post-28318516983311720102012-07-06T12:29:52.568-04:002012-07-06T12:29:52.568-04:00Thanks for your comments, girls. It makes me sad t...Thanks for your comments, girls. It makes me sad that him being picked on is even a concern. Kids can be cruel, but they have to learn the 'Standards' from somewhere.Emily McKeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10063427212767372372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101553575212625066.post-33429451766571199192012-07-05T17:27:06.330-04:002012-07-05T17:27:06.330-04:00I was picked on a lot as a kid, too, for reasons I...I was picked on a lot as a kid, too, for reasons I'm still unsure about, but I know one thing - kids can be cruel. However, I think kids can also be more tolerant than adults and that whoever told you to take the picture down was wrong. Kids under 13 aren't supposed to have Facebook accounts in the first place, so if someone his age would have seen the picture there, it would have been because someone showed it to that kid. Your son should be proud of who he is and not afraid to show it. And if he's a dancer and he enjoys ballet? Form-fitting costumes come with the territory. ;)Kay Kauffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548015800317146108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4101553575212625066.post-10395003758528728022012-07-05T16:52:59.905-04:002012-07-05T16:52:59.905-04:00I think. Some people suck. If someone disagrees wi...I think. Some people suck. If someone disagrees with what you wear or how you act they most likely don't like you. I was made fun of as a child ( for reasons I don't know nor do I care about anymore) which is odd to me because I'm awesome ;). It took me awhile but I got over it. I didnt associate with those people and brought friends into my life whom like me for who it am. Other peoples opinions about how he looks shouldn't dictate who he is. I'm sorry but the person who told you to take it down for that reason probably has a problem with it themselves & should reexamine how they see others. Besides, children are alot more tolerant towards other children. So, if someone starts picking on my little nephew, don't you worry Aunties got his back ;)Keri @ Trinitys Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448749926603459216noreply@blogger.com