Tag Archives: parent
Extreme parenting in all cultures
I shuddered when reading the reviews and interviews of Amy Chua. One example : http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/jan/15/amy-chua-tiger-mother-interview She reminded me too much of my own mother, and no, she wasn’t Chinese. Rather she was from a certain background and a generation stuck … Continue reading
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Don’t mess with a mum!
Today was a shocker. You think you’re safe, you do everything you can to protect your family and then something happens… Two guys broke into our property in broad daylight. They had a ladder and forced part of our fence. … Continue reading
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So much toss about motherhood!
Most of us choose to become mothers, as such we have a responsibility and duty to our children.After all, they certainly didn’t have a choice and they depend on us for survival and love. This does not mean we have … Continue reading
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Mother love
I love being a mum, I have two beautiful children who brighten my life everyday.It’s not always easy being a mum, there are ups and downs, but it’s the most rewarding job I’ve ever done.No book can ever teach you … Continue reading
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The expat child,or is the grass really greener…
I never really felt like I belonged anywhere as a child but I sure learned a lot from different cultures to foreign languages. I was still a teenager when my parents died. I had pretty much educated myself until then … Continue reading
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