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People hate children
8:50 AM, May. 18, 2008
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Being a homeschooling mum expecting my fourth child, I am of course aware that much of the rest of the world hates children. Having come in close contact with such a person in this last week though, I am just amazed at how much this person is missing out on.You see, my dearly beloved Aunt finally got married two years ago; both she and her husband are around fifty years old. He was an only child, never been married before, and lived at home with his parents until he was married. Very used to getting his own way, and never having any contact with children. They designed and built their dream house. Since they'd both been single and professionals for a large portion of their adult lives, they were able to afford everything they wanted. The house is huge, with a formal lounge room, a music room, a study, and a spare room, all with beds or fold out couches because they had planned to have family spend time with them. That's a pretty big house for two people about to hit their retirement years. So we go and visit. And as soon as we walk in the door, Uncle starts complaining of his sore leg, and soon takes himself off to bed in pity. Now, I know some people really do have sore legs. Another family member put it like this: "When I was diagnosed with depression, I was prescribed Endep. When Uncle complains of a knee problem, he is prescribed Endep." The sore knee happens every time he is near our children, and stays until we leave. Now we were only visiting this time because my grandma is dying, and we wanted to see her before she goes. Yet we were kicked out because Uncle can't cope with our presence. And I had done my best keeping the kids away from the house as much as possible. We found accommodation with another aunt for one night and then came home. Yes, I am feeling slightly hurt. Especially since this was the Aunt who was always so involved in our lives when we were young, and she had told me excitedly how many bedrooms they were building so that we could come and stay! But when I think of them, I really feel pity. These two are getting older. They will not have any children to care for them in their old age. And they will alienate each and every one of their nieces and nephews when they start having children (I am the eldest niece, so the others haven't really started yet). Who will care for them and visit them when they are older? I hope Uncle enjoys his huge, empty house, with the tv blaring 24/7. The tv will not bring comfort when he gets old. Judging from the difficulty he has with his knee, it isn't bringing much comfort already. My poor Aunt. Leave a Comment { Last Page } { Page 34 of 209 } { Next Page } |
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