Parented
(by R.P.Edwards)
“No, Johnny!
No, Sue!
Put that back
It’s not good for you!
Yes, it’s pretty
Yes, it’s sweet
But I’m the boss
Of what you eat.
Now, put that down!
And save your tears
And madam, sir,
Let me make this clear
I am older, stronger, wise
So, hush your mouths!…
And we’ll get some fries”
I was in one of those discount food stores. You know the place; where the basics are less (sometimes much less), but the ambiance is not, let me say--chic. Anyway, I was shuffling along the first aisle (I love these places) and, up ahead, I heard the distinct, authoritative voice of a stern traffic cop who was calmly, but forcefully, keeping three vehicles…in line. In other words; a young mom was shopping with three adorable, but hard to control, halflings. I remember one conversation in particular: We were near the cereal wannabes (knock offs of name brands. Some good, others not so much). Her young cherub-like man cub desperately needed some faux cheerios. She told him, “Ok, we’ll buy those. But I’ll make you eat the whole box by yourself. I’ve tried them before…and they’re terrible. And you, sir, will eat the whole box…by yourself.” The cereal stayed on the shelf.
The other day I saw a brief interview involving the new governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie. It appears that “The Garden State” is at the point of insolvency and, as promised, the chief executive is doing something about it. And…it hurts. Yes, by using his pulpit and pen the new parent of the state is doing what good moms and dads do; running the household…within the budget. And, naturally, he’s getting some heat over it. Yes, much like the young’ns in the store, there are many on the public dime who want everything they see. But the big guy with the wallet and the wisdom, knows better. And, apparently that’s what the citizens of New Jersey…voted for. So the question is: what about the rest of us?
That’s what I think. How about you? Click comments below…and say.
