Every morning the Middle Geek turns on the morning news while he takes a shower. (He likes having company while he showers, don't ask.) After his shower, he will watch some of the broadcast before coming down for breakfast. Lately this has led to some interesting morning discussions.
Yesterday he came down and said, "Mom get ready to say, 'What is wrong with people?'"
Apparently that is the only response I can come up with when I hear of the awful things that people will do to each other. I am not sure if there is a better response, okay I am sure there has got to be a better response, but truly some actions just leave me speechless.
He told me the story, "This mom tried to drown her baby in a toilet."
So yes I responded, "That is awful, what is wrong with people?" It makes no sense to me, how can I explain this to an almost teenager.
The best I came up with was this. "Terrible things happen in this world. Mean people do horrible things. That is why it is very very important to do be good and kind. It is why we should always try our best to bring goodness to the part of the world that we touch. We have to decide everyday to be kind to people, show love and try to offset the bad in the world. "
It was so inadaquate.
Today's question, "Mom, what is pornography?"
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Please post your response. We haven't had that one yet. I need crib notes.
I guess saying "What is wrong with people" won't work for that one! lol
What will they think of next…
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Eep! Not sure how I would respond to that. My son is only 3 so I have some time to think on it. Many, many years I hope! Maybe I will tell him to ask his father. My DH would turn a lovely shade of crimson and mumbled under his breath about getting me back.
I think "What is wrong with people?" at least lets everyone know your disapproval.
I thought my little grandchildren asked awkward questions but I can see I shall have to have my wits about me for a while yet!
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