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rb608 wrote in news:1192033226.740684.221800
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Not more interested, just different interested. For me, I've been
doing this for 15+ years; & sometimes the logistics part gets old,
more so now that there are two of us to coordinate. It's still new &
fun for him. Once the reels start singing though, it's all worth it.

Gotcha-- and it does indeed sound like the kid might NEED the trip more!

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Hey, maybe some punishments do "hurt" the parent more than it "hurts"
the child, but it seems that at the end of the day, it's what _helps_
the child that matters...

.. . . and I'm contending that the fishing trip is more helpful for the
"child" than the punitive measures you're suggesting.

and notice I didn't say he shouldn't be
allowed to go, only that his going (as originally planned) be
conditioned on his straightening out the situation he created...

Okay. . . should he call the traffic school and tell them to reschedule?
Something tells me the state probably isn't going to go for that.

you know, sorta like responsible adult-type people have to do...

.. . . which is what is happening - the "child" is waiting until after the
class before he goes. It just so happens his dad is waiting, too.

.. . . and, FWIW, Harry Chapin had a point. Not a particularly good song, but
a point, nonetheless. Now, Coconut - *there* is a good song.
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Tim J. wrote:
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. . . and, FWIW, Harry Chapin had a point. Not a particularly good song, but
a point, nonetheless. Now, Coconut - *there* is a good song.

If you referring to the Lime and Coconut song that was Harry Nielson.

Russell

But you other points were right on.

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Russell D. typed:
Tim J. wrote:
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. . . and, FWIW, Harry Chapin had a point. Not a particularly good
song, but a point, nonetheless. Now, Coconut - *there* is a good
song.

If you referring to the Lime and Coconut song that was Harry Nielson.

Thanks, Russell. Please pass this info on to Scott S. I'm not sure if he's
aware of this song or the author.
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"Russell D." wrote in news:5n51i2Fft1igU1
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Nielson.


Nillson

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Get a good night sleep. Drive to fish. Bonk a couple for dinner. Then
quit.

Do you invite that couple to have some fish afterwards?
(inquiring minds wanna know)
Frank Reid

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Scott Seidman wrote:
"Russell D." wrote in news:5n51i2Fft1igU1
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Nielson.


Nillson


When I looked at this I said, "Yep, he's right." Then I looked at it
again and it didn't look right. Upon further review it is "Nilsson."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Nilsson


Russell

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Hey.... who am i to give advice about your interaction w your son... as
we all know u will do what u think is correct.

I raised my son from age 6.... so i know all about plans and them
changing w the other things that must be done. He also happens to be my
best friend.

My son is now 24 and in Korea... i haven't seen him in over a year...
and really don't know exactly when that will happen.

I am an old father now.... but can tell u that your son is watching
u... and assimilating your values and assessing how a man makes his way
through life.

Part of what he is seeing is how your family values are instituted....
whether just nice talk or if they are real.... and he will treat his
family pretty much the way he sees you doing it.

Any way you play it w this trip will be fine... a young man needs to
know he is important..... your have shown from your posts that he is to
you.

Most important ... have fun... he will be not as close to you soon
having other responsibilities.... and these minor speed bumps will be
just that.... enjoy the days.


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"artist" wrote in message
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Hey.... who am i to give advice about your interaction w your son... as
we all know u will do what u think is correct.

I raised my son from age 6.... so i know all about plans and them
changing w the other things that must be done. He also happens to be my
best friend.

My son is now 24 and in Korea... i haven't seen him in over a year...
and really don't know exactly when that will happen.

I am an old father now.... but can tell u that your son is watching
u... and assimilating your values and assessing how a man makes his way
through life.

Part of what he is seeing is how your family values are instituted....
whether just nice talk or if they are real.... and he will treat his
family pretty much the way he sees you doing it.

Any way you play it w this trip will be fine... a young man needs to
know he is important..... your have shown from your posts that he is to
you.

Most important ... have fun... he will be not as close to you soon
having other responsibilities.... and these minor speed bumps will be
just that.... enjoy the days.
artist

That was a good response.
Who could be a better role model than their own father.
It's great to spend time with your kids and watch them grow. It won't be
long before the kids are out of the nest and become adults making their own
decisions in life.
One of the best things I've told my Daughter and Son, is; my doors are
always open, and they could come talk to me about anything, on any subject
at anytime. And surprisingly they have on many occasions.
I used to get the normal Father's Day cards and gifts through the years, but
right before my son went off to college, he gave me a hand written card that
said; "Hey Dad, thanks for always being there for me."
Enjoy parenting, the kids grow fast.
-tom

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"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
"artist" wrote in message
Hey.... who am i to give advice about your interaction w your son...
That was a good response.
Who could be a better role model than their own father.

Not that I don't appreciate the opinions & discussion, but I'm not entirely
sure when I soilicited parenting advice. Really, I was just looking for
opinions on the drive time. Perhaps I offered too much background info on
the question.

Enjoy parenting, the kids grow fast.

Boy is that the truth.

Joe F.