Today, I overheard my daughter compliment my mother by saying "My mom is way flabbier than you, Grandma." When I told her later that she hurt my feelings, she told me to "man up." She's seven. FML
I agree, your life sucks (38108) - you totally deserved it (6084)
On 03/02/2009 at 12:52am - kids - by alejita (woman) - United States (Texas)
haha WOW...i'm sorry
but maybe if a kid that doesnt even realize what their saying, is saying that maybe their right? i know my mom would rather know the truth over what she'd like to think....haha though i'd never say to my own mom.....mom your 3 times my size...over 300 freakin pounds...loose some weight b*tch but yeah haha cant xD
point is...yeahs...sorry and it could be worse...atleast shes little. its worse when a teenager says it cause then its not just said to say it.
The problem is that you took offense at what your daughter said. Kids say things like that, and when they say them, they're usually true. What were you trying to do, give your daughter a guilt-trip? It obviously didn't work.
if she said that, it was probably for a reason..i mean kids say stuff like that..but if u have a problem with it then tell her! you are her mother..
#13 - On 03/02/2009 at 10:48am by secret
I want my daughter to be like that..."man up!" I love it...
#14 - On 03/02/2009 at 11:10am by HappyDance
Funny how your problem is that it hurt your feelings -- you never said her statement was false. So if it was true, just laugh about it. Also, try Weight Watchers. I lost 40 lbs. Not kidding.
It really is a shame that society punishes honesty like this.
#19 - On 03/02/2009 at 12:53pm by KingAwesome
what I think is really sad is that small children are already so overly conscious of weight, not only in themselves but in adults, and they are already judging others, based on weight. Some of the comments above, supposedly made by "adults," reflect extreme prejudice against weights they find unacceptable. Whatever has happened with having compassion for your fellow man. Why is it so much easier to be insulting. I wish parents would stop having weight fights and calling each other weighty names and calling others weighty names where their children can imitate them. BTW that's not limited to "weight." leave your prejudices at the door and love your fellow man. a little love goes a long way.
#20 - On 03/02/2009 at 12:59pm by MeredithD1
DISCIPLINE.
19-its not just about the honesty, its about the inability for the child to feel remorse for saying hurtful things.
Well actually #23, the little girl didn't say anything hurtful to her mom, it's her mom that listened to a conversation she wasn't in and who brought it up later. The girl might never have said that to her mother's face.
But when her mother told her she was hurt, the girl's reaction says "well, it's true, I'm not going to lie to please you." I say, GO KID! :P
#24 - On 03/02/2009 at 4:00pm by Aquamarine
#18 - what the hell is your problem, did a fat person eat your parents or something? your entire comment may as well read 'a bloo bloo bloo i am a whiny manchild ARGH FAT PEOPLE'
Your daughter is hilarious. and if you're flabby, you're flabby! its not a matter of opinion, its a matter of physics.
Had I been that disrespectful to my mother, I would have gotten a bitchslap across my mouth. Maybe you should teach your kid some manners instead of spending your time kvetching, hey?
When a 7 year old girl tells you to man up, that's a serious problem.
#29 - On 03/02/2009 at 8:11pm by notfromearth7
Kids say the darndest things...sounds like you should just take her out for some ice cream tubby and laugh about the whole situation.
#30 - On 03/02/2009 at 9:18pm by saintice23
If I had ever said that to my mom...she would have beaten the shit out of me.
And I'm not afraid to say that I'd do the same. Kid's gotta show some respect.
Ha... your daughter would regret saying that if it had any serious thing to do with me or some other people. Friggin kids and their "manners" today...
say that your that flabby from having her, and say she was fat as a kid
#33 - On 03/03/2009 at 5:24am by Assassin4than
hahaha thats funny she said that i love how kids say what ever they think or feel on their mind, not judging of course like that long comment up there i could not finish reading ha!!!!!!!!! dont take it personal though!
#40 - On 03/04/2009 at 5:59pm by rachelforgot2
Time to work off that flab, wouldn't you say? Kids at that age tend to be brutally honest because they haven't yet learned social graces. If being reminded of your flab bothers you, then get rid of it.
#46 - On 03/13/2009 at 3:24pm by serenitylater
20- um.... jesus.... overreaction much... it's only in the western world weight standards are inforced so don't generalize like that. i'm a kid, not skinny and perfectly happy with all my love handles. we like girls healthy where i'm from :P
That is pretty funny. Kids don't realize what they are saying sometimes. :)
#49 - On 03/22/2009 at 1:55pm by SFemily
Shouldn't you have taught her better? I hope you punished her
#50 - On 03/22/2009 at 5:28pm by stfuchivonne
Wow, your kid really needs to learn to respect her parents. :/
#51 - On 03/22/2009 at 6:20pm by xlunabella
I like that your kid is honest. She didn't say it to be mean or rude she just said what she thinks. The same thing happened with my younger brother who was about 3 when i was in my first year of college. He was visiting me and my roommates and we were trying to teach him the names of my 4 roommates, and when I asked him "and which one is Susan"? He pointed to her and said "The fat one". I felt terrible for her but it's true, lol.
Kids lack tact, but it's only mean if you're used to people coddling and lying to you.
hahaha man up, what a little pisser, i'd be proud. that girl is going to OWN every guy when she's older.
#54 - On 04/03/2009 at 9:57pm by livelovemusic
props for the daughter u should man up she was trying to make her grandma feel better
#55 - On 04/23/2009 at 2:28am by jon_cohen
haha wow thats sooo funny but sad but still really really funny and i agree with 56
#57 - On 05/10/2009 at 4:53pm by muffy_da_bear
Kids have a thing by jugding their parents =S
They speak honestly, so..
Its your fault if you are flabby
i agree with your child, i think you should man up. Either take the comment and stop whining, or let the child know who's boss.
p.s. your child is a legend, lol
Well, maybe you need to listen to your child and actually man up.
#60 - On 05/25/2009 at 1:47pm by somethingawesome
Looks like the ever so popular parenting FAIL. Maybe if you disciplined her properly she wouldn't be so disrespectful. Amazing what kids get away with now. YDI
#66 - On 02/18/2010 at 6:49pm by cupcakeslayer
