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cheerfuldom 10:42 AM 11-13-2013
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I have a good one about "parents today"

I have a family who's cat died in late September/early October. Passed away while child was in care.

Parents are choosing to NOT tell the child because they don't want the child to be upset. Child is 3.5 yrs old.

So when the child asks about the cat, where is the cat etc...they say "Oh, I don't know. He must be outside chasing mice or something. He'll probably come in later on." ANYTHING to redirect and deflect.

Then the mom tells me that they are even keeping the cat's food and water dish out so the kid doesn't catch on.

I'm sorry but
so lying is okay? wow.

we had to give our cat away and I told my 2 year old immediately, as well as the other kids. but the 2 year old was the most attached to the cat. I am not going to lie to my own kids or keep them from having opportunities to learn to cope with disappointment. nor am I filling a food and water bowl every day if i dont have to. my word, parents today! ugh
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