Not With These Losers

When she does not get her way she throws a fit.
That is what I do! Her mother told us.
In a delighted way, proud.
 
She does not get along well with her classmates.
They are a bunch of losers! Her mother said.
Glowering at us, fists clenched.
The teacher and I looked at each other.
 
I think she would be happier if she had friends, I said.
As softly as I could.
Her mother stared at me.
Then she threw back her head and laughed.
Not with THESE losers! She said.
 
These losers are five and six.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Wolf Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 10:58 PM
Oy! What can I add to this sad state of affairs? … ~ gw
Krutsinger Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 12:25 AM
Not much to add I am afraid. We struggle with these for sure!
Mcferran Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 11:16 PM
I shudder to think of the type of "friends" her mother WOULD approve of! Poor kid. :(
Krutsinger Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 11:59 PM
I know. And yes, we have met this mama.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 9:08 PM
Children learn to emulate their parents and grandparents those who have the closest contact. It is sad when bad parents pass on those same traits. Admitting mistakes can help. : )
Krutsinger Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 11:59 PM
It is so so sad for the children.
Gauthier Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 8:37 PM
Sad parenting... sad how this little girl will grow up with a vision of what is 'normal'. Happens more often than we think.
Krutsinger Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 12:00 AM
Not the norm, but more normal than people who do not deal with these people would believe possible.
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