Dad and Little Sister

[catjac1975]

While you and @catjac1975 are right here and have drifted just a little way from the subject ...

What do you think of this? "The idea of "talent" is toxic to childhood development" http://ti.me/2mzS6le . I was thinking about Cat' after I read this. I wish that they would have left the picture on the webpage of all the cute little kids singing.

Steve

As with most things the expression of creativity in children can be stifled by adults.

 

[so lucky]

@Nyboy, did your mom cook for and serve your dad? Lots of old men are accustomed to being waited on hand and foot by their wives. When the wife dies, they choose the next best thing (the corner café), and don't want to have to go elsewhere where they must make choices, not be able to read the menu, can't hear the waitress, bad lighting, too expensive, the food tastes funny, etc.
Add your dad's and sis's Italian stubbornness and you have a dead-lock.
At least now your sis knows. Maybe next time she will see things differently.

 

[Nyboy]

Yep mom cooked and served dad. Just found out last night my mothers cousin who older then my dad was thrown out by his son, moved in with my dad. My dad felt sorry for him he was crying and homeless.

 

[thistlebloom]

Oh. That's so sad. Good on your dad for taking him in. It might be a good thing for them both to have the company of a person who you have a long history and so many ties to.

 

[digitS']

Yikes!

And, I thought my family has problems.

I'd guess that this cousin's son is in his 70's ... 80?!

Steve

 

[Nyboy]

More like late 50s, he had him late in life

 

[catjac1975]

I have heard the story of a child kicking out the parent that gave them their house more than once.

 

[baymule]

Nyboy, you might not have been the son your father wanted, but you are the friend I want. You are kind, caring, funny, and a great guy. I am proud to have you as my friend.

Your family sure is entertaining!

 

[Nyboy]

/Thanks Bay I have become very close with my dad. he now tells me how proud he is of how I turned out.

 

[baymule]

/Thanks Bay I have become very close with my dad. he now tells me how proud he is of how I turned out.

That's because of the wonderful man that you are.