kids who have overprotective and overcontrolling parents and know how to lie on the spot vs kids who don’t
YES
If we can be serious for a moment:
This is what overprotective overcontrolling parents teach you to do. They do not teach you restraint, or how to protect yourself, or anything other than how to lie.
We’ve been coming to this confrontation with Dr. Maheswaran for some time, because somewhere along the line, her actions taught Connie that if she discovered a beautiful, fantastic new world, where magic is real and possible and she is strong and independent and a warrior, her parents would take it away from her.
NEVER let your children believe that you are going to take their passions away from them. Never do this. Your children are your responsibility, yes, and you should try to keep them safe, but they are also human beings, and they have a RIGHT to interact with the world. If you use your authority to make them afraid to do so- Or worse, to make them feel like doing so is shameful and they have to lie about it- all you are doing is hurting them and training them to lie.
^^^ THAT RIGHT THERE ^^^^^ THAT IS WHAT I’M REBLOGING THIS FOR
Mike is really good at ice hockey, and Jess is really good at field hockey.
Emily and Sam are excellent piano players.
Jess is a big sister, and on Sunday mornings she and her sister will watch cartoons in their pajamas, eating cereal and braiding hair.
Chris actually really enjoys biking, and sometimes he and Josh will ride around the neighborhood together. (that is, if they’re not playing video games)
Emily’s a gymnast.
Beth loved photography, and always thought up at the lodge was the perfect setting to take photos.
Ashley, Mike, and Sam like to help out at the animal shelter on the weekends.
Ashley is the biggest cat person, followed closely by Emily.
Matt taught everyone the basics of football, so they’ll sometimes play a fun game in whoevers yard. Matt, Mike, and Emily always get really into it and take it super seriously.
Josh hosts parties for anything. Halloween parties are his favorite, and he always goes all out in decorating and makes sure everyone helps out. He also always asks Jess to help provide a playlist since she undoubtedly has the best music taste.
Hannah was an amazing artist, and did lacrosse alongside tennis.
Matt owns two Golden Retrievers.
Ashley is the lowkey ruthless queen of Mario Party. Meanwhile, Chris and Sam kick ass at Mario Kart.
Ashley and Matt are the best cooks in the group. At the bottom of the list is Chris, who can make a mean ramen noodle.
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