Macy was talking about "Zach" from Disney's Zach and Cody the other night. She said he 'kissed' a girl.....and then she giggled about it. I thought...hmmmm....what perceptions is she getting about kissing....this could be a teachable moment...
I wrinkled my nose and said, "People don't always do the right things on TV shows, do they?" She said "Noooo".
I told her, people are not supposed to kiss until they are married....like me and daddy....but on TV they don't always make good decisions." (We will keep telling her this until she is 30...by the way!)
I then asked her (role play here!) .."what if a boy came up and said...'Let's kiss Macy'?
She said..." I would say NO and run away!"
To which I pressed it further...."But what if he said "Macy -everybody is doing it - let's kiss!"
She then said, "I would say NO! And then PUSH HIM DOWN!"
I pondered for a moment....should I correct her about this seemingly violent reaction to a boy's advances for a kiss? Should I teach her..."No, don't push him...just tell him no...."
But I decided to say...."Good job!" :)
That's a mom for you! LOL!
By the way - it was such a deep conversation...she was looking deep into my eyes and we were REALLY talking. I loved it!
4 comments:
Great teaching moment...I taught Tyler (he's 14) that same thing the other day...some girls are "fast" these day :-0 LOL!
Keep teaching Macy that...I wish some of the girls around here had mothers like you!
Tell Macy that Noni and Big Daddy said, "way to go little princess!".
Just precious!
Luv ya big much!
Mom
That's awesome. Grace told me a few weeks ago she wasn't getting married until she was 30. I told that was a great idea!
Ha! I love your advice. I'll have to remember to use these moments with my 3 year old daughter.
Bless you,
Beth
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