I read a post, today, from a friend on Facebook, lamenting something which needed no lament. Today is not special. At least once a week I see a post which tells me the poster either has a serious lack of understanding of the way the world works, or a complete misunderstanding of cause and effect.
These provide wonderful opportunities for my to practice keeping my virtual mouth shut. Here are some general (made-up) examples of what I'm talking about and, no, I'm not thinking of you, whomever you are taking offense.
Post: "We have no money, I don't know what to do"
What I want to say: "Turn off the x-box, and get a job. McDonald's is hiring, and you're not too good to flip burgers."
Post: "We are at our whits-end, we just don't know what to do. Little Johnny is completely out of control!"
What I want to say: Well, since you haven't tried it yet, why not try being a real parent? You know, grown a spine, be the boss, say no, don't give in, and enforce some discipline.
Post: "Look how tough I am! Person so-and-so made me mad, so I will try a little spineless, passive-aggressive character assassination behind his/her back by berating them on Facebook without using that person's name!"
What I want to say: Say it to the person's face, or shut your mouth. You obviously have the spine of a jellyfish.
I didn't say anything. I consider that an accomplishment.
These provide wonderful opportunities for my to practice keeping my virtual mouth shut. Here are some general (made-up) examples of what I'm talking about and, no, I'm not thinking of you, whomever you are taking offense.
Post: "We have no money, I don't know what to do"
What I want to say: "Turn off the x-box, and get a job. McDonald's is hiring, and you're not too good to flip burgers."
Post: "We are at our whits-end, we just don't know what to do. Little Johnny is completely out of control!"
What I want to say: Well, since you haven't tried it yet, why not try being a real parent? You know, grown a spine, be the boss, say no, don't give in, and enforce some discipline.
Post: "Look how tough I am! Person so-and-so made me mad, so I will try a little spineless, passive-aggressive character assassination behind his/her back by berating them on Facebook without using that person's name!"
What I want to say: Say it to the person's face, or shut your mouth. You obviously have the spine of a jellyfish.
I didn't say anything. I consider that an accomplishment.
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