Comments on: what is normal? http://ptacklind.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/what-is-normal/ Just another WordPress.com weblog Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:49:10 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: The Margins » Branded http://ptacklind.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/what-is-normal/#comment-21 The Margins » Branded Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:24:53 +0000 http://ptacklind.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-21 [...] A friend ministering in the wealthy community of Laguna Beach recently posted on her blog about how the perspective of her kids will be shaped by the affluence around her. normal is my problem.  i’m not concerned about my kids being spoiled.  we make plenty of money t... [...] [...] A friend ministering in the wealthy community of Laguna Beach recently posted on her blog about how the perspective of her kids will be shaped by the affluence around her. normal is my problem.  i’m not concerned about my kids being spoiled.  we make plenty of money t… [...]

]]> By: ptacklind http://ptacklind.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/what-is-normal/#comment-6 ptacklind Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:32:12 +0000 http://ptacklind.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-6 i think you're right. at least where we live, there's no way to escape the influences of affluence, but if we can keep it balanced, remembering that this stuff doesn't actually contribute to your worth, then they'll have a better perspective on their expectations. i really hope so. thanks for commenting! i think you’re right. at least where we live, there’s no way to escape the influences of affluence, but if we can keep it balanced, remembering that this stuff doesn’t actually contribute to your worth, then they’ll have a better perspective on their expectations. i really hope so. thanks for commenting!

]]> By: theavidpenguin http://ptacklind.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/what-is-normal/#comment-2 theavidpenguin Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:36:50 +0000 http://ptacklind.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-2 Normal is a tough concept. I'm not even close to having kids yet but I already worry about giving them a "normal" upbringing. Too many un-normal influences for them today: 16 yo's in brand new $40k cars, designer stuff in middle school, myspace... Maybe normal means balance??? Normal is a tough concept. I’m not even close to having kids yet but I already worry about giving them a “normal” upbringing. Too many un-normal influences for them today: 16 yo’s in brand new $40k cars, designer stuff in middle school, myspace…

Maybe normal means balance???

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