Mothers should teach their children not to grow up as greedy adults without respect for their surroundings. In the 1900s, parents taught their children to choose the correct choice of words and not to speak out in public. Nowadays it is the parents that are speaking the wrong words in front of their children, which is causing them to grow up not knowing what is right or wrong. In the work titled “Us and Them” by David Sedaris, it is shown how two families can be completely different. Imagine growing up in a family where a mother chooses a poor choice of words in front of them constantly. Now imagine growing up in a family who goes on family trips together and eats dinner all together. There are two different types of families in this world.
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Parents that curse in front of their children cause damage to attitude and their mindset. Youngsters often mimic parents who curse. Which causes poor stress management and low self-esteem. People’s actions and selection of words have a strong effect on how a child acts, as it’s perceived as appropriate. But what if wrongful actions start to get out of control, considering children might not know the real significance or definition of vulgarity they gather from others? In the text “Us and Them”, the mother of David Sedaris said a profound statement to him. “What the hell are you doing?” (Sedaris 854) Cursing at your child can lead him or her to think that exercising profanity is a suitable way of dealing with rage, frustration, happiness or stress. According to motherhood.com, “Children are emotionally vulnerable and depend on their parents' reactions to form healthy self-esteem and a positive sense of self. When you curse at your child out of frustration or anger, she might internalize your hostility, leading her to feel worthless and unlovable.” If parent’s reactions are always negative and profound, how could a child grow up mature and mentally …show more content…
There was once a period when mothers and fathers raised their offspring without relying on professional guidance. In those days aunts and grandmothers were there to help. But during most of this era families have been increasingly secluded from their extended families. According to parenthood.edu, “John B. Watson warned parents against spoiling their children with unnecessary displays of affection and recommended imposing regular habits on them in order to instill self-discipline.” (Westman). Today it is acceptable for parents to allow their children to feel hatred and hurt towards people. Although in the text, Sedaris’s mother told him to take a good look at himself. How could a child at such a young age think thoughts like these? Sedaris was portraying that it is very easy to hate someone. “Wondering about the Tomkey family had made me feel generous, but now I would have to shift gears and find pleasure in hating them.” (Sedaris 855) If children feel this at such a young age then that means they are taking an example from their parents or elders around them. “Anger that is unresolved can create bitterness.”(“Profanity! THE PHENOMENON ESSAY”) Parents should teach their children to always love, forgive, and forget. Bitterness will grow a person to be cold hearted. This will cause emotions to be
Parents that curse in front of their children cause damage to attitude and their mindset. Youngsters often mimic parents who curse. Which causes poor stress management and low self-esteem. People’s actions and selection of words have a strong effect on how a child acts, as it’s perceived as appropriate. But what if wrongful actions start to get out of control, considering children might not know the real significance or definition of vulgarity they gather from others? In the text “Us and Them”, the mother of David Sedaris said a profound statement to him. “What the hell are you doing?” (Sedaris 854) Cursing at your child can lead him or her to think that exercising profanity is a suitable way of dealing with rage, frustration, happiness or stress. According to motherhood.com, “Children are emotionally vulnerable and depend on their parents' reactions to form healthy self-esteem and a positive sense of self. When you curse at your child out of frustration or anger, she might internalize your hostility, leading her to feel worthless and unlovable.” If parent’s reactions are always negative and profound, how could a child grow up mature and mentally …show more content…
There was once a period when mothers and fathers raised their offspring without relying on professional guidance. In those days aunts and grandmothers were there to help. But during most of this era families have been increasingly secluded from their extended families. According to parenthood.edu, “John B. Watson warned parents against spoiling their children with unnecessary displays of affection and recommended imposing regular habits on them in order to instill self-discipline.” (Westman). Today it is acceptable for parents to allow their children to feel hatred and hurt towards people. Although in the text, Sedaris’s mother told him to take a good look at himself. How could a child at such a young age think thoughts like these? Sedaris was portraying that it is very easy to hate someone. “Wondering about the Tomkey family had made me feel generous, but now I would have to shift gears and find pleasure in hating them.” (Sedaris 855) If children feel this at such a young age then that means they are taking an example from their parents or elders around them. “Anger that is unresolved can create bitterness.”(“Profanity! THE PHENOMENON ESSAY”) Parents should teach their children to always love, forgive, and forget. Bitterness will grow a person to be cold hearted. This will cause emotions to be