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Dec. 21, 2009
MOM'S CANDOR WITH KIDS MAKES HER FRIENDS UNEASY
DEAR ABBY: I have two terrific children, ages 6 and 8. I am
honest and open with them about everything. For their ages,
they are well-informed about sex, drugs and alcohol.
Some of my friends and neighbors have a problem with my
children asking questions in front of them, and with me for
giving them honest and age-appropriate answers.
I have been told I am giving them too much information and
"oversexualizing" and "overeducating" my children. This is
not the way I view it. Everything I say is at a level my
children can comprehend, and I don't give more details than
I need to. My kids know that drugs are bad and how to ident-
ify them in order to refuse them. They also know how alcohol
and tobacco affect the human body, how babies are "made" and
where they come from.
I believe that honesty is a better policy than "wait until
you're older and we'll discuss this." Am I right, or are my
friends and neighbors correct?
-- PROACTIVE MOM IN WASHINGTON
DEAR MOM: You are. If children have questions, they should
know they can come to their mother for straight answers --
regardless of what is being asked. By providing honest in-
formation in terms they can understand, you are showing your
children that you are open, honest, unembarrassed -- and
that they can be, too. Good for you!
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DEAR ABBY: For 14 years I suffered extreme mental and phys-
ical abuse from my parents. It led to chronic depression
and self-destructive behavior, until I finally sought the
help of a therapist. With talk therapy and medication, I am
finally on stronger footing.
I am 34 now and much better off since I have severed all
contact with my parents. My problem is how to convince my
aunts that this is what is best for me, and that I am not
an "ungrateful daughter" for choosing to have no contact
with either parent. I no longer have the energy for their
crazy drama. Am I "ungrateful" because of what I have done?
-- HEALTHIER NOW IN MASSACHUSETTS
DEAR HEALTHIER: No, not considering your family history, and
assuming the decision to cut off contact with your parents
was made with the help of your therapist. If that's the case,
then what you have done is to protect yourself from further
emotional abuse.
Do your aunts know what you suffered while growing up? If
so, they should clearly understand that you are doing only
what you must in order to maintain mental stability. And if
they don't, explain it to them, and don't apologize or allow
them to make you feel guilty.
DEAR ABBY: I work in an office with more than 30 employees.
Two weeks ago an envelope was sent around seeking our mand-
atory contributions to give gifts to the partners of the
office "to show our appreciation."
I was always taught one never "gifts up" the chain of com-
mand. I show my appreciation each day by being a good
employee. Am I wrong?
-- BLACKMAILED IN CONNECTICUT
DEAR BLACKMAILED: I don't think so. It appears you and your
fellow employees are being ordered to pony up in order to
keep your job. And by the way, "mandatory contribution" is
an oxymoron.
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