seeler
What I can do better than my kids
Posted on: 02/26/2011 07:23
The twin thread about kids had me feeling useless until I thought about it. Sure they are better than me at a heck of a lot of things, but I am old and full of wisdom, I've learned a lot in a lifetime, and I now have the leisure to devote to leisure.
How about you - what can you do better than your kids (and grandkids) who may be overtaking you in certain areas and who are competent in things that never even occured to you?
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seeler
Posted on: 02/26/2011 07:34
- I know about things from the olden days like how to prime a pump or cook a full meal on a wood stove - something that might come in handy if we loose our power for a few weeks or months.
- I still think I could find my way in the woods - at least a lot better than these city born and raised people could
- I know more about theology, and about the way my church works
- I am better at table games (though my son can run a close second and could probably equal me if he had more time)
- I have a different type of patience with my grandchildren, but I don't let them 'rule the roost'.
- I'm far better at geography (even local geography) than my daughter - but not my son
- I know more history (maybe because I've lived longer, but also because I enjoyed reading and studying history - particularly Canadian history). I am a bit of an amature expert in the search for the northwest passage. My daughter will still come to me after she's seen a movie about, say "the other Bolyn Girl' and ask me questions about the royal family.
MistsOfSpring
Posted on: 02/26/2011 10:45
My daughter is 4. I hope to be better than her at most things for a few more years at least.
kaythecurler
Posted on: 02/26/2011 18:19
Wow - you throw temper tantrums and hissy fits better than a four year old? I'm impressed!
Tabitha
Posted on: 02/26/2011 20:03
I'm able to do better long range planning-farther than just months in advance
I'm more familar with travelling in canada
I have a wider selection of recipes I can cook
I'm a better sewer and knitter and quilter
I ride horses better then them (thou seldom)
I rode the mechanical bull better than them!
I'm a better swimmer
and as my daughter says I look old better than her!
mrs.anteater
Posted on: 02/27/2011 22:19
The one thing I like about getting older is the ability to put things in perspective and that I don't miss all the anxiety that comes with having to handle so many new situations- because there aren't as many situations new anymore...
The experience that I had with me over the years also let me to take myself and others a lot less serious.
mrs.anteater
Posted on: 02/27/2011 22:20
You can tell I have a teenager at home...?
MistsOfSpring
Posted on: 02/27/2011 23:38
Wow - you throw temper tantrums and hissy fits better than a four year old? I'm impressed!
I'm sure if I wanted to, I could throw a better tantrum that she can...but I choose not to. ;)