actually I’m not weighing it politically at all...more just those who lean towards nannyism versus those who can laugh at themselves and have a good time.
But this “teach kids in general” is just bullshit. This was not a how to video. This was not an endorsement of an activity. This was a touching funny photo. I’m sorry, this “teaching kids” flapdoodle is just over the top nannyism and pharisaical, rigid, humorless, curmudegeonish.
No, you are right, we should be able to enjoy things. I do things with my dogs that I would not do to other people’s dogs, and would not allow anyone coming into my house to do to my dogs. And, unfortunately because of what I see people do to each other on the internet, I wouldn’t post photos of doing these things.
I see the nannyism all of the time, and just as I posted in one of my replies, you will see where just this morning, a poster on FR said that a dad should be locked up for the way he helped his son pull a baby tooth.
But, where can we discuss things that we see going wrong with our society and civilization on the bigger stage? Sometimes these pictures get us to talking a bit. There is nothing wrong with it. I didn’t say Palin should be locked up. And in no way is there anything wrong with the picture.
Ok, I need to get up and do some chores around the house. Please, again, do not think I am attacking Palin. Really sweet family photo.
But, I will stand my ground in saying that we can have broader societal discussions without it being nannyism, just people chatting.
Funny story for you. A year or so ago around here, a mom stopped at a gas station or somewhere to get a cup of coffee. She left her car running, child in the car, which was promptly stolen.
All of my peers at work were attacking the poor mom. Essentially, she should lose her child and go to jail for leaving the child in the car. (they would never have done that).
Me: Really? What about that jackass that stole it. Let’s hold him responsible. Mom did nothing wrong.
That is nannyism. When we criminalize decent people doing their best to go through this world.