She Rolls Her Eyes

She rolls her eyes at me every time she speaks.
I am amazed but not shocked at her lack of respect
For I have seen her browbeat her mother
She is ten.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Timperley Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 12:58 PM
Our children are full adults but theirs are, to my mind, a little disrespectful, this is the so called "modern way". Not for this lad. Nice write and to the point. God Bless. D.
Krutsinger Avatar
December 5, 2019 at 9:54 PM
It is difficult for me. I am considered "old school" because I expect children to respect adults who respect them, not the other ones maybe, but the ones who deserve it.
Foster Avatar
December 4, 2019 at 11:52 PM
Oh my... better get a handle on that skillet or it is going to be hot hot hot to handle soon. Hugs and prayers. Well written indeed as always. Wonderful. Ann
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December 5, 2019 at 3:56 AM
I am an elementary school counselor. I have explained to this child over and over how "popping her eyes" is disrespectful. Unfortunately, she has gotten into a habit of it, and her mother thinks it is cute, which it might have been when she was five.
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