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Brutal · #1 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 10:00 AM

I always make sure my sons gi is straight and his belt is tied correctly and make sure he arrives to class early. a lot as in most of the other parents come rushing in 10 minutes late with the children looking very sloppy belts tied incorrectly ect. And then they have the nerve to chastise the poor children when they do something incorrectly (like have a sloppy form ect) this is just sooooo irritating. And they dont understand why my 6 yr old has his orange belt and their 8 or 9 year olds havent even ranked.
this is to dachman well i didnt put little Hayden is there to learn how to ummmm kick butt i did it because he wants to and he enjoys it so keep your opinion about what form of martial arts my child is in to yourself

fortyfootpianist · #2 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 12:30 PM

Doesn't really bother me, but I understand how you could get bothered by it. I can see how criticizing their children would seem hypocritical, but if they want to learn they will have to be criticized on their mistakes. Depends what kind of criticisms they're receiving. Good job helping your son progress so well.

dirtyhungrythirsty · #3 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 02:30 PM

I agree with you 100%. I just started my nephew in karate and the reason I put him in is to reinforce the values that I try to teach him - dignity, self respect, etc. and I believe I carry myself as an example of those things. You are 100% right to be annoyed by the hypocracy. And you are right about everything else you ever said too...

vettin78 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 02:46 PM

You are setting an awesome example for your child. My mother was like that with me and I find I am like that with my boy as well! This world needs more parents like you!!