EPTOn February 10 2011 05:47 Enervate wrote:
It's never acceptable, but people make unacceptable actions all the time.
It's never acceptable, but people make unacceptable actions all the time.
That still doesnt make it right!
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MadNeSs
Denmark1507 Posts
That still doesnt make it right! | ||
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yamtaro
Australia14 Posts
What I do think this question outlines is the over sensetivity of todays parenting where children are wrapped in cotton wool, houses are made of soft rubber, doors are kept firmly locked to keep away evil people and comments like this are always taken in the worst light possible and people making these comments are pretty much crucified. I grew up playing on rusty old play equipment and the local park, running out of the house at 8am and not coming home untill dinner time covered in cuts, bruises, bike chain grease from yet another pushbike crash... and occasionaly I had fights with my parents. I'm not in an institution, im not roaming the streets preying on people and I'm so damn happy when I look at parenting now days that my parents let me have a childhood. Stop being so damn sensetive people! | ||
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floor exercise
Canada5847 Posts
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xZiGGY
United Kingdom801 Posts
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dkim
United States255 Posts
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Mastermind
Canada7096 Posts
On February 10 2011 04:37 Megaliskuu wrote: If the kid tries to kill his parent..maybe they might say that..otherwise maybe not lol. I think this is probably one of the only acceptable situations to say it. Or if the kid does kill one parent I think it would be acceptable for the other parent to say it. | ||
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Epsilon8
Canada173 Posts
Children aren't somehow deserving of less respect.. they should be treated as how everyone else is treated. You wouldn't say to another human being "I wish you were never born." It's the same thing. | ||
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ToxNub
Canada805 Posts
If your parents are cruel enough to say something like that, then why do you care what they think? God, people need to grow some balls. Anyone can say anything to me, and yes, I will be ok. | ||
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JadeFist
United States1225 Posts
On February 10 2011 06:11 ToxNub wrote: Who cares? If your parents are cruel enough to say something like that, then why do you care what they think? God, people need to grow some balls. Anyone can say anything to me, and yes, I will be ok. You contradict yourself in your own argument. You describe the parents' actions as cruel but then say it's no big deal? That kids need to grow balls? Sure, a lot of kids could become more confident amongst their peers but relationship between parents and children is another story. | ||
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Cyber_Cheese
Australia3615 Posts
that said, i accidentally voted no | ||
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KangaRuthless
United States304 Posts
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Mafs
Canada458 Posts
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Mawi
Sweden4365 Posts
come to think of it, it actually made me a better human disciplined kid  i was the most respected kid on the block after months and years of beating.I wittnessed a parent saying The only reason his kid exist is because he did not use a condom. That gotta hurt, knowing you were an accident. | ||
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Disregard
China10252 Posts
It may sound outrageous for the Westerners but its nothing, just something you were say when you get upset or angry. | ||
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SweeTLemonS[TPR]
11739 Posts
On February 10 2011 06:11 ToxNub wrote: Who cares? If your parents are cruel enough to say something like that, then why do you care what they think? God, people need to grow some balls. Anyone can say anything to me, and yes, I will be ok. Someone's parents didn't love him very much. ^ | ||
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smokeyhoodoo
United States1021 Posts
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SigmaoctanusIV
United States3313 Posts
I was outraged we tried to just pack up some cloths for him and leave. Though she said that she was going to call the police that we were stealing from her. Just trying to get his cloths packed up... So she does she called the police and we were almost arrested for burglary and trespassing. I had to talk to the cops and explain the entire situation and eventually we were let go. My friend is doing alright now living with some friends of ours. So OP to answer your question. Under no circumstance would it be alright to even mutter it. The entire situation had a profound effect on me, I will never be able to think of that woman the same way again. Hope this sums it up for you. | ||
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Dagobert
Netherlands1858 Posts
But that aside... my answer is: usually when that phrase is uttered, it is meant to convey not "I wish you had never been born", but "I feel bad. Right now, you don't meet my expectations. I wish you did, because I think that would make me feel better." so parents aren't aware their children might interpret this as way more 'honest' than it should be given credit for. When it is actually meant and felt and honest,... the question is still if the reason for the parent saying it is somewhat legitimate. Say Mao's father realized what a major dick his son turned out to be. First thing would be to realize he probably failed as a father, second he could tell his son he wished he'd never been born. I would say... that would be both honest and hence legitimate.Final question is if it makes things better if they say it, but that's more a matter of insight rather than moral choice. | ||
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Robstickle
Great Britain406 Posts
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smokeyhoodoo
United States1021 Posts
On February 10 2011 05:54 floor exercise wrote: Hitler had parents Maybe they said that to him and set the ball rolling... | ||
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