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In reply to the discussion: PARENTS are responsible for the safety of their children. [View all]Dorian Gray
(13,496 posts)I've done a fine job managing my daughter's safety. But tragic accidents happen. They don't mean that the MOTHER is a unworthy of being a parent or that she did anything wrong.
Why do you need to blame her for being inattentive? Why does anybody have to be blamed?
A child is kidnapped? Blame the Mother for letting him play outside.
A child is molested? Blame the mother for dating the scumbag that did it.
A child gets hit by a car? Blame the mother who let her run in the street.
A child is involved in a plane accident? Blame the mother who brought her on the trip.
A child gets lost at Disneyland? Blame the mother who reached into her bag to get sunscreen.
A child jumps into a gorilla enclosure at the zoo? Blame the mom who has four children.
Blaming makes other people feel good that nothing tragic has happened in their life. It must be because they are GOOD parents or people who would never make the same mistakes.