Pinay mom parenting her Caucasian/Filipino daughter in suburban America.
Kindergarten “Love”
27Feb2008 Filed under: Parenting Author: MarysMom
Mary shows off to her “crush” at the playground….
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What do you say to your 5-year-old when she, very seriously, tells you…
“I think, I’m gonna tell G that I love him.”
Here’s what I wanted to say.
“Girls don’t tell boys they love him. Not until you hear them say it first…. What if all he says back is “Thank you.” Are you prepared for that? Or are you expecting him to say, “I love you, too.” Do you really LOVE him? Or are you just very attracted to him?”
But, then, shouldn’t we be having this conversation, at least, 10 years from now?
What I did say (which I’m not really proud of)…
“No, don’t tell him.”
What would you have done?
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Jayme
February 27th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Awww…that’s cute.
I would have said the same thing you did while the longer version of your answer is running through my mind. I would have also wanted to say, “Honey, it’s okay to love other people but don’t always expect them to love you back.” But then, would a kid understand that?
Do kids really “fall in love” at such a young age now? To think my hubby says our daughter can’t have a boyfriend until she’s 30!
Vannie
February 28th, 2008 at 12:18 am
glad i’m not in your shoes.
honestly, i would have said the very same thing.
no explanations. hehe
30? that’s ridiculous.ahaha
Amy
February 28th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
I’m all for pouring the heart out and learning the hard way, but either way works and who knows if either is right or wrong. Good job mom!