tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post161555185264442212..comments2023-06-13T02:29:34.635-07:00Comments on World of Weasels: Nurture NatureWeaselMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-16448200454616836892009-09-04T07:27:18.871-07:002009-09-04T07:27:18.871-07:00Again. . .you've hit the nail on the head - th...Again. . .you've hit the nail on the head - though I've never pondered it before. Interesting thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-50221731792221823742009-09-01T20:58:21.281-07:002009-09-01T20:58:21.281-07:00OMG-This is hilarious! I love your theory!!OMG-This is hilarious! I love your theory!!Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-59509723414158799652009-08-31T17:05:36.148-07:002009-08-31T17:05:36.148-07:00I've already started playing this up now so my...I've already started playing this up now so my daughter and her friends know what to expect. Forget waiting until 12 or 16 years. I'm starting at 12 months.JonnyTam13https://www.blogger.com/profile/13937734835074320901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-71941035840029690902009-08-30T19:54:07.057-07:002009-08-30T19:54:07.057-07:00I really, really, REALLY wish I had a t-shirt like...I really, really, REALLY wish I had a t-shirt like that when I was raising my kids. It would have made things so much easier.de-Ihttp://de-intimidator.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-19255956481894316192009-08-30T19:35:43.111-07:002009-08-30T19:35:43.111-07:00As dads, we bank on that subtle fear to resolve ma...As dads, we bank on that subtle fear to resolve many simple issues and to prevent complex ones from occuring. Then there comes a point when the young males will try to test you. Start now by providing head pops and gut shots ...err...I mean "teachable moments" to make them think twice in the future :)Mr. Manhttp://www.dearmisterman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-45415523648060975422009-08-30T17:28:26.208-07:002009-08-30T17:28:26.208-07:00What a great observation. In retrospect, I would ...What a great observation. In retrospect, I would totally agree. My friends dads were all nice, but for some reason- maybe because of the authority figure thing ( we all know moms are the final decision makers though- just works out that way). My kids are still too young to test this theory, but I would say that it's already been proven. -JasonThe Devoted Dadhttp://thedevoteddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-47730917212224446512009-08-30T08:29:14.213-07:002009-08-30T08:29:14.213-07:00When I was about 6, I had a friend, Brian, whose d...When I was about 6, I had a friend, Brian, whose dad scared me ****less. He was grouchy to me, and I figured he was just like that to everybody. But once when I went to their door, Brian's mom answered and I could hear Brian and his dad playing (both laughing) inside the house. So under the right circumstances, that dad was nice to *someone*. Maybe he had just been employing your suggested tactic with me!RecycledDadhttp://recycleddad.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-52129788418264856232009-08-29T21:21:46.587-07:002009-08-29T21:21:46.587-07:00Keeping a little fear out there is just our way of...Keeping a little fear out there is just our way of having fun. BTW where can I find that tshirt?Mike https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160644538192464969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-24413906324874832742009-08-29T21:09:08.506-07:002009-08-29T21:09:08.506-07:00Sometimes I even scare myself!
I agree with Surf...Sometimes I even scare myself! <br /><br />I agree with Surfer Jay, most interactions in my house came shortly after my (or my friend's) dad got off work which now I completely understand where they were coming from.Scotthttp://simplefather.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-87603981798155527092009-08-29T06:22:24.004-07:002009-08-29T06:22:24.004-07:00I've never thought about it before, being the ...I've never thought about it before, being the mother of only a 2-year old. . .but now that you mention it, you're right. Hmmm.Mehttp://huginnmuninnandme.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-43135105839792877902009-08-28T23:41:51.669-07:002009-08-28T23:41:51.669-07:00Keen observation, I actgually remember feeling the...Keen observation, I actgually remember feeling the same way about a lot of my friends dads. Was most likely around the time they got off work too, when we dads are all grumpy asses.<br /><br />Of course, I'm a SAHD, so maybe they will fear the wife. Hmmmm, I'll let you know.Surfer Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955689284690083031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-1840924107374931072009-08-28T19:41:48.718-07:002009-08-28T19:41:48.718-07:00Heh. Add in the fact that Daddy's a teacher. ...Heh. Add in the fact that Daddy's a teacher. In district. That makes for even more fun... or will someday, I assume ;)<br /><br />I wish it were the same for moms sometimes. I'd like to have that power on occasion.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-81364139759750667952009-08-28T19:20:02.544-07:002009-08-28T19:20:02.544-07:00The Mister encourages this fear. He has nurtured n...The Mister encourages this fear. He has nurtured nature since our girls were born. He honed his skills when they got older. When the oldest started dating, he took nurturing nature to a whole other level. Because he is a big man and looks very serious, kids are afraid of him. They almost turn to me in relief because I'm not in the least scary. The girls' friends would rather talk or deal with me. I LOVE the fact The Mister is the scary one and the girls and their friends feel fear. It makes life so much easier. <br />Seriously, as much as The Mister has nutured nature, his girls still love him beyond distraction. He must be doing something right. <br />LOVED your post! It was funny and informative all in one.SurprisedMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474705305996978532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-30906835037276821822009-08-28T10:08:39.368-07:002009-08-28T10:08:39.368-07:00Fear is good. Especially when kids start dating.Fear is good. Especially when kids start dating.Mocha Dadhttp://www.mochadad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-24081967266215629702009-08-28T08:55:26.671-07:002009-08-28T08:55:26.671-07:00I really only chase away the ones I don't like...I really only chase away the ones I don't like. =)Teacher Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-10106666469391979152009-08-28T08:54:02.570-07:002009-08-28T08:54:02.570-07:00I like power especially if I ever have a girl. The...I like power especially if I ever have a girl. Then I will certainly nurture nature for the boys benefit.Otter Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-27644367454645787272009-08-28T08:35:56.544-07:002009-08-28T08:35:56.544-07:00Apparently my hubby defies logic on this issue. Th...Apparently my hubby defies logic on this issue. Though he's a constant source of eye-rolls and avoidance among his own children, the kids' friends think he's "SOOOOO funny!"terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-13659644196025302062009-08-28T08:19:52.519-07:002009-08-28T08:19:52.519-07:00Thanks much for this. Sharpening my teeth as we s...Thanks much for this. Sharpening my teeth as we speak! <br /><br />PeaceBellaDaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12469029319230742802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-75103420468531644892009-08-28T08:13:20.440-07:002009-08-28T08:13:20.440-07:00no one was really ever scared of my dad unless it ...no one was really ever scared of my dad unless it was a boyfriend or a guy who might have had some interest in me lol but i do remember feeling intimidate by some of my friends' dads. weird how that happens.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365631315923740004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-21920108045332762042009-08-28T07:56:10.197-07:002009-08-28T07:56:10.197-07:00My 4 year old has a very annoying little friend, b...My 4 year old has a very annoying little friend, but I think she a little to young for this. If my daughter is still friends with her when they are like then pass the salt! :)Shawnhttp://dadunmasked.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-24487051523692834882009-08-28T07:36:07.542-07:002009-08-28T07:36:07.542-07:00I thought eating their young was exclusive to the ...I thought eating their young was exclusive to the female of the species. I do know that at least in my house, they can make it to sophomores in college and still be highly intimidated by the old man. But, he is really scary, on purpose. HA!Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-7938187698465933042009-08-28T07:16:44.090-07:002009-08-28T07:16:44.090-07:00I think your absolutely right, and I think my Fath...I think your absolutely right, and I think my Father figured this out early on as he added to his scariness by refusing to talk to any of my friends, especially the boys. He would just stare at them like a crazy man, refusing to talk. They would say "Hi"--stare. They would say, "How are you?"--stare. They would ask "Is Kelly here?"--stare. Eventually they would get uncomfortable (probably afraid they'd get eaten), and would go away. <br /><br />Yup...definitely right.Kellyologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431369740339820876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-7961573087222117942009-08-28T06:47:28.059-07:002009-08-28T06:47:28.059-07:00I never thought it about but you're absolutely...I never thought it about but you're absolutely right. Hmmmm...<br /><br />I'm going to hang a sign in my living room when Will gets older that says "Unattended or misbehaving children will be eaten alive."<br /><br />Thanks WM!Daddy Fileshttp://daddyfiles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-3187023246273338892009-08-28T06:19:16.838-07:002009-08-28T06:19:16.838-07:00Going to have to keep that in mind for the future,...Going to have to keep that in mind for the future, especially when my son gains some annoying friend that will never leave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-10283161399913007602009-08-28T06:17:29.561-07:002009-08-28T06:17:29.561-07:00I'm obviously doing something wrong because on...I'm obviously doing something wrong because one of Number 1's friends actually told his father that he liked me better because I didn't yell...in front of his entire family. It's a good thing I wasn't there because I would have shrunk into the furthest corner I could find...Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05107035581921810659noreply@blogger.com