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Responsibility??
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I have never heard the truth put this way. See what you think.
A friend came to my house for coffee. We sat and talked about life. At
some point in the conversation, I said: "I'm going to wash the dishes
and I'll be right back."
He looked at me as if I had told him I was going to build a space
rocket. Then he said to me with admiration, but a little perplexed:
"I'm glad you help your wife. I do not help my wife because when I do,
my wife does not praise me. Last week I washed the floor and no thanks."
I went back to sit with him and explained that I do not "help" my wife.
Actually, my wife does not need help. She needs a partner. I am a
partner at home and through that society..are divided functions. But it
is not a "help" to do household chores.
I do not help my wife clean the house because I live here, too. And I
need to clean it, too.
I do not help my wife cook because I also want to eat and I need to
cook, too.
I do not help my wife with the dishes after eating because I also use
those dishes.
I do not help my wife with the children because they are also my
children and my job is to be a Father.
I do not help my wife to wash, spread, or fold clothes because the
clothes are also mine and the children's.
I am not a help at home. I am part of the house. And, as for praising,
I asked my friend when it was the last time after his wife finished
cleaning the house, washing clothes, changing bed sheets, bathing her
children, cooking, organizing, etc...that you said thank-you.
But a thank-you of the type: "Wow, sweetheart!! You are fantastic!!
Does it seem absurd to you? Are you looking strange? When you, once in
a lifetime, cleaned the floor...you expected...in the least - a prize
of excellence with great glory. Why? You never thought about that, my
friend?
Maybe because, for you, the macho culture has shown that everything is
her job.
Perhaps you have been taught that all this must be done without having
to move a finger?
Then praise her as you want to be praised, in the same way, with the
same intensity. Give her a hand. Behave like a true companion, not a
guest who only comes to eat, sleep, bathe, and satisfy needs....feel at
home in his house.
The real change in our society begins in our home. Let us teach our
sons and daughters the real sense of fellowship. -Hawk-
"You're gonna be happy." said Life. "But first I'll make you strong." -
Intelligence is Sexy
One day you will realize that material things mean nothing. All that
really matters is the well-being of the people in your life. - Life's
Quotes
"Those who stand for nothing will fall for anything." - Alexander
Hamilton
Not being biologically related to a child doesn't make you any less of
a parent. Being a real parent isn't in the DNA, it's in the heart. -
Motherhood..The Uncut Truth
Never forget who helped you out when everyone else was making excuses.
- Family Life Quotes
Money can buy a house, but not a home.
Money can buy a bed, but not sleep.
Money can buy a clock, but not time.
Money can buy a book, but not knowledge.
Money can buy food, but not an appetite.
Money can buy friends, but not love. - Intelligence is Sexy
Remember the kiddies and our service people. Take good care of the
furry and feathered ones out there. Be safe and healthy. See ya next
time. Ever Toodles!! MONA
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