You should treat your family and friends with respect. You should stand up for them no matter what the problem. When playing games with family and friends let anybody join the game. If you exclude them they will get upset. If you let them play they will be happy. If the game has a limit on the number of people who can play, play a different game that everyone can agree with. If you are playing a game they can't play, let them pick the game. Later, you can play the game you want and take turns choosing.
In school and church, I learned Do unto others as you want them to do unto you. If someone is doing something you don't like then you should ask them to stop politely. If they keep going ask them again, this time you ask a little more sternly. If they carry on doing it don't get mad tell the adult in charge of you. If the adult does not respond the way you want stay away from that person.
When you are out and you see your sister, brother etc. doing something your parents would not allow do not yell and scream and turn into a total maniac. Go up to her/him and say "Hey you are not supposed to do that. Mom and dad say it's not nice. I am not trying to be mean but I really think you should stop."
I have had people in my life call me stupid and other names that are not very nice. In life you will run into all kind of bumps in the road. Those bumps might be people, they may not. I have gone to many places at all of these places there was a thing and a person I did not like there. But that did not stop me from having a good time. People have lied about me, hit me, and gotten me in so much trouble that I didn't want my parents to find out. I know what it feels like to be teased. I have also been rotten to people . I try my hardest but nobody is perfect. Yesterday, I hurt my sister’s feelings really badly. I hurt my sister by running away from her, telling her to stop following me and making her feel bad about putting on Kajah’s chapstick. I do it often.
That is why this morning my mom talked to me about domestic violence. Domestic violence is when couples beat each other. Or just talk about each other on and off. Domestic violence is not just beating each other. It can also be verbal or unkindness. I try my best to try to avoid domestic violence. Domestic violence happens everywhere. You should be nice to everyone everywhere.
You go, Cam....
ReplyDeleteI agree with you and you are very wise for a 9 year old...keep learning your lessons...it will serve you well.
Love You,
Aunt Eshe
P.S. I've been waiting for 2 days for your updated Blog...
Hi Camryn!
ReplyDeleteI'm one of your mom's friends from U of M. When I read your words I can hear your mom's wisdom coming out. You are very wise to listen to her. I can tell how much you love her and respect her advice.
I have two sisters myself and I still find it hard sometimes to always treat them as well as I should. Your words have helped me remember to do the right thing by my family. Thank you.
I look forward to your next post!
Emma
Great reflection, Cam. I know you love your sisters and you are a long way from participating in domestic violence, but I want you to know that we don't want to develop any patterns of love and hate (dislike). WWJD. Always work in excellence and I love you!
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ReplyDeleteCam, I have a funny story! I have lived by this golden rule also and I passed it down to my children who will in some point of time pass it down to their...(am not going to say it)lol! I am not ready to become a grandmother so I wont let this even cross my mind for a second!
ReplyDeleteMy silly child took the phrase, "Do unto others as you want them to do unto you," literally. My son who is 10 yrs old now decided he was very tired of this little girl picking on him. The girl is not only bigger but also two years older than he is. She would do little things like call his name and turn the other way, try to trip him in the hallway, and even pinch his cheeks. She would tell on him and blame him for things he did not do. So he came to me one morning and said, "Mom do you know that girl that is always following me and stuff?" I smiled and replied, "Yes!" He said, "I am going to treat her like she treats me." I ignored the comment and really didn't pay any attention to his statement. I was running late and I assumed that he meant he was going to be nice to her. Well, I later found out that his thoughts were he was going to give her a piece of her own medicine.
So I arrive at work and before I could get comfortable, I recieve a call that Xavier was sent to the office for being a bully. A bully I thought? And in an instant his statement from the morning ran through my head! But the principal was not upset! I didnt understand! So he, the principal, explained that Xavier was not in trouble but was going to be given a warning. He stated that Xavier had come to him and the teachers several times and asked that they do something about the girl. But because they thought it was only a crush they only asked the girl to stop. So not only did they take the blame for not stepping in and handling the situation they gave Xavier another chance.
Xavier arrived home later that day and of course I asked him why did he decide to treat the girl mean. I asked him how could he do the samething knowing how it felt? He replied,"Mom you, granny, my dad, and the preacher said to treat others the way THEY want to be treated." Holding my laugh back, I said, "That's not how we explained it we said to treat others the way YOU want to be treated (LOL)!" He said, "I know; she must wanted me to be mean to her since she was mean to me!"
The moral of the story is... I am not for sure, what are thoughts on this? Waiting to hear from you Cam and friends!