When a Mom isn't a Mom.......WATCH OUT!
Oct 18 '00 (Updated Oct 20 '00)
What kind of mother would do this to another child's parents? What kind of mother is she? What was she thinking?
First, I have to say that I told myself that I wasn't going to write another editorial until I wrote on a product or two. But, after what happened this past weekend....I am outraged! I had to write an editorial on what I heard!
As you all know I have two teenagers. My youngest daughter is a little lively and she has a few friends that are "lively" too. My daughter was invited to a slumber party at a friend's house last Saturday night. I only say my thanks now, but she could not go because we had other plans, "Thank Goodness."
Well it has come to my attention that the girl who was having the slumber party did not have it at her home. She had it at a motel. And here is the kicker, her mother was the one who rented the room for her and her friends.
Here are the facts that I know about the "slumber party."
1. The mother rented the motel room. Now this Motel was not in the best location in town. This motel is located about a mile from where prostitutes and drug dealers hang out. This hotel is known as a hangout for those types of individuals.
2. The mother either:
A) Supplied the beer or
B) Knew that the 21 year old men that were invited to the "slumber party" had brought beer with them. A case of beer was "bought" and when that ran out they went and bought more.
3. The mother knows that her daughter is 15 years old and that her friends are the same age. She allowed two men ages 21, two 19 year olds and three 17 year olds to party with these girls.
4. The mother knowingly allows one of the 21 year old men to rent the motel room next to hers. She allows the girls to be alone in the adjacent motel with all of the men. She travels back and forth between the rooms, possibly partying herself.
5. The mother supported the girls when they all decided to lie to their parents about where they were actually staying that night.
Now why did I write this editorial? Because....up until this past weekend I really could not believe that a mother would actually do this or allow this to happen. I have been a stay at home mom for almost 18 years. I have always wanted to be there for my children. My children have been my life; I have and will sacrifice anything for their well being and the well being of their friends if I am entrusted to care for them. I have wanted nothing but the best for my children.
This Woman, I hesitate to even call her a mom, took it upon herself to do the following:
A. LIE
B. Place children at risk, INCLUDING HER OWN.
C. Contribute to the delinquency of minors.
D. Create divisions in families by providing "illegal fun" to teens who now believe that it is okay to do these types of things.
I found out that the "Mothers" mom does not agree with her lifestyle or habits. She ended up confronting "The Mother" in this situation and bringing an end to some of the ill-ways. That has been a relief to me.
What I didn't say in the beginning of my editorial is that I have known this "Mom" as an acquaintance since my daughter was in the second grade. When I met her she was involved in the PTA, went on Field Trips, and seemed to be a concerned parent. Over the years I have found out that she has separated from her husband, has gotten a divorce, and now lives with her parents. I also saw her go through a transformation from looking healthy and happy to looking like she was unhealthy and unhappy.
One of my daughters friends stated the "Mom" wanted to be young again after her divorce. Her version of being young was being irresponsible and "cool". I almost made a big mistake "trusting" her because I thought she would be fine with my child or the children of others because she was a "MOM". Well I can say now that I was WRONG! Just because I knew someone well a couple of years ago does not mean that they haven't changed for the worse. Just because someone is a "Mom" doesn't make them safe for your children.
I let my faith in parenting guide me and I found out that I could have been wrong. Some parents do not care! I was wrong for thinking they did. I will be much more hesitant in the future to trust someone because they are a "MOM".
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