Lately, everyday when I pick Colter up from the sitters, I have been arriving the same time as the paper person. This person, I would guess, is around 13 years old. They have some wild hair, much like an afro, and is heavier set, with a noticeable chest. I have found myself wondering if it is a boy or a girl. Apparently, I am not alone.
Yesterday, as I was leaving the sitters, two boys that are about 10 years old, where riding by on a bike. The paper person was just going to cross the street as they came by. The boys on the bike yelled out, "Are you a boy or a girl?!" They must have saw the horrified look on my face because they said to me, "Not you. We know what you are."
All though I too had pondered the same thing and did chuckle to myself, I was horrified by the question. Imagine what the paper person must have felt. The paper person, just kept walking, but unless it was deaf, they heard these boys. I hope this person is not picked on like this all of the time. It saddens my heart.
This kind of thinking has made me some unwanted fans. Call me a sucker, but I can't help but have a soft spot for those who are picked on or are less fortunate. Everybody needs a friend sometimes. Do something nice for somebody today. Somebody you normally wouldn't associate with. Even if its just a smile.
Have a super day everyone! And enjoy your weekends!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Paper person incident
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Ok Miah, what is this all about..."but unless it was deaf"..you just call this person an "IT"!! hahaha
Oh the things kids will say especially when they get to that age when they are with their friends. How awful for the paper person.
I have thought the same thing about some people that I see once in awhile..whether or not they are male or female. With some it's just really hard to tell!
I too feel bad for that kid. I have a soft spot too for those that get picked on because in all honesty my high school experience wasn't the greatest (I was really shy and got picked on a lot). I hope this kid doesn't get picked on constantly but the sad thing is he/she probably does. I liked your advice about being nice to someone you normally wouldn't...and that everyone needs a friend. I agree with you 100%...and plan to follow your advice :)!!
Have a great weekend Miah!!
I agree Miah. I have a soft spot for kids that are picked on too.
It's just not fair.
I've taught my kids to be kind and nice to everyone.
Kids can be so cruel, but adults can be too! My heart goes out to that child, they have to be having a rough go of it everywhere. I just wish kids/adults would be nicer and more considerate of other peoples feelings. Makes me sad to think how cruel this world has become. So judgemental and materialistic. Sad, really sad.
How horrible! Some one needs to teach those kids some manners and respect for others. I think the next time you see this person, you should ask their name. Maybe then the prob. would be solved. Pray for a gender specific name though. :0)
Smiles to everyone. :0)
I agree...maybe ask them their name or strike up a conversation! I bet you'll make their day!!!
Thanks for the eye opener!!
I totally wrote what Tracy did, scrolled up and saw what I'd done. Thank goodness I did that before posting and thinking I was so smart for thinking of it. Lordy!
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