Parental Love?

            Parents To Their Kids, Not Too Many Years Ago—

“Don’t play in the sand. Don’t spit into the wind. Look both ways before crossing the street/sidewalk/your “t”s. Don’t go barefoot. Don’t pick your nose. Don’t drink from a hose. Watch out for bees and wasps. (Don’t wear floral prints). Be careful of the sun. (Use sunscreen with a minimum of 30 SPF). Drink plenty of water (but not out of a hose). Don’t snack before meal time. Don’t eat too many sweets/too much fast food. Don’t sit so close to the television. Don’t watch too much television. Go outside and get some sun (but use sunscreen…minimum 30 SPF). Check for ticks when you get back! Dress appropriately for the weather. Don’t spend your money needlessly. Set something away for a rainy day. Get to bed at a decent hour. Eat your breakfast. Get your exercise. Turn the music down, you’ll wreck your hearing! Don’t smoke. Don’t drink. Don’t slouch. Don’t slurp your food/drink. Don’t leave the lights on. Don’t take candy from a stranger. Don’t get in a car with someone you don’t know. Error on the side of caution. Think things through before you act. You know what they say, ‘measure twice, cut once.’ And do unto others as you’d have them do to you.”

             ‘Progressive’ Parents To Their Kids Today—

 Scenario #1) “Hi, mom…I’m pregnant. But I think I wanna’ get an abortion.”

             “That’s nice, dear. Whatever you want, it’s cool. We are behind you all the way. And, we are so proud of you and your choice!”

             Scenario #2) “Hi, dad…I think I’m gonna’ change sexes. I’d rather be a guy/girl. I wanna’ have my boobs/penis lopped off and start hormone treatments right away.”

             “That’s nice, honey/son. Whatever you want, it’s cool. We are behind you all the way. And, we are so proud of you and your choice!”