Things Grown Folks Shouldn’t Do – Part 2

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by Lamar Tyler | on November 14th, 2009 | 6 comments

by Harriet Hairston

A few months back, I wrote an article about silly things grown folks shouldn’t do like blowing bubbles, coloring and jumping on the bed. These are all silly things we can do to stay in touch with our inner child. *Insert big, huge, gigantic “BUT” right here.* That said, there are SERIOUSLY some things grown folks shouldn’t do, especially if they are married with children. Yet the news and human nature are chock full of examples that should not be so. Here are a few examples. Seriously, grown folks should NOT:

Curse up a storm. Profanity is just a weak mind trying to express itself forcefully. Plus, if you have children, they pick up on those words quicker than you’d like to think!
Teach their children how to drive at age 4-15 simply because they are too drunk to drive home themselves.
Leave their toddlers at home alone for ANY period of time, especially not to go to the mall! (True story)
Use the money their children make for their school’s fundraiser to “hold them over” until pay day. LOL
Tell Facebook good morning and good night FAITHFULLY but don’t say two words to your spouse all day. (Roland Moore)

I’m sure I’m missing plenty of other examples. I admitted in Part 1 that I smell Play-Doh from time to time. My son and I still battle over who gets to blow the most bubbles. Yet there is a difference between being child-LIKE and child-ISH. The former is humorous and the latter totally dangerous.

BMWK, what are some other childish things grown folks shouldn’t do?

God bless!

~ Harriet

Harriet Hairston, a freelance writer, human resources administrator at an HBCU and creator of the motivational blog, “Can She SAY That?!?” has a unique style that brings readers into her life through her transparent demeanor. She lives in Louisiana with her husband and two sons. You can reach her at harriet_hairston@yahoo.com.

About the author

Lamar and Ronnie Tyler are the creators of the award-winning blog BlackandMarriedWithKids.com . They also are behind the Amazon.com bestselling DVDs Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage, You Saved Me and Men Ain’t Boys that explores manhood in the African American community. The Tylers are also the proud parents of four children.

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Anna Saturday - 14 / 11 / 2009 Reply

I will add. Parents please do not dress like you are going to a club when you attend your childs open house or a parent teacher conference. I get tired of women forgetting that sometimes with age comes a new dress size. Nobody wants to see a 40+ yr. old women in a mini skirt unless the woman is Halle Berry or Demi Moore. The lighting in a club is not the same lighting in a class room. LOL. I will admit that I was one of those parents that taught my kids how to drive before the age of 16. I did it for my own peace of mind. I didn't want my kids to get their drivers license at 16 because they passed a written test and a 5 minute driving test and be among the others drivers so quickly. Driving is a "what is the other person going to do state of mind". You really do have to read the other persons mind and know that they are not going to turn on a blinker before they get in front of you in your lane. In my state kids under 18 have to go to driving school for two weeks and it cost over $400. We paid for 2/3 of our kids to go to driving school and I had already given them the experience needed to set my mind at ease. Of course the kid that we did not pay to go to driving school did not get a drivers license until the age of 18(due to his own fault) but he is the better driver if I have to compare him to his sisters. My daughters have a "lead foot", but I say that's from their fathers side of the family. LOL. My son did not inherit "their fathers side of the familys driving traits". I consider his driving, "Driving Ms. Daisy". He is not in a rush to get anywhere but likes to lean back the drivers seat, listen to music and chill while driving.
Gus Monday - 16 / 11 / 2009 Reply

Where do I start? If you're 40 act like you're 40 a not 17! There's nothing cute about a grown woman or man reciting booty shaking songs...... Don't have those smae songs blasting in the car with your little kids riding with you!! A 55 year old women with newly tatted 'tiger paws' on her chest is NOT sexy. Stop trying to be a best friend to your kids - be a PARENT! Sorry, but I still think Facebook and Twitter are for kids. A grown person should have better things to do. I could go on, but I'll stop now.
{Ms. P} Tuesday - 17 / 11 / 2009 Reply

Seriously, I was just blowing bubbles on Saturday & I am NOT ashamed! :-) LOL
Harriet Tuesday - 17 / 11 / 2009 Reply

Ms. P. I did, too...just yesterday. LOL
Ronnie Wednesday - 18 / 11 / 2009 Reply

Dress like their teenage kids!!
Donna Friday - 18 / 12 / 2009 Reply

There is nothing wrong with having fun no matter what age you are.We are adults not dead,Why is it always a problem when a adult has tasteful fun?Why cant younger peps deal with it?