I found these quotes very distrubing, Donjeta, and, again, thank you for building the mosaic that portrays a man through the details of his life.
And how does a little boy begin to think it's right to knock over little girls?
How does a man begin to see young women as objects to be used to gratify sexual needs?
When does he see a female child as "only an honorary human being"?
After Adrian Peterson's violence towards his four year old son came to light, a number of men came forward to defend AP with statements that implied this was the way they were raised, and just look at them, they were just fine. It was the way they were raised, and, their mommas did as much to them,and they would never disrespect their mothers for what they did.
Confusion between discipline and brutality.
Except for the brilliant Chris Carter who said in part
""My mom did the best job she could do raising seven kids by herself, but there are thousands of things that I have learned since then that my mom was wrong," he said. "It's the 21st century - my mom was wrong. She did the best she could but she was wrong about some of that stuff she taught me and I promised my kids I won't teach that mess to them."
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/cris-c...nse-adrian-petersons-arrest/story?id=25493942
I think if we look at the influences in BC's early life, we may see a little bit of the "why", which is a baffling as the "what" in these allegations has proven to be shocking. (With a nod to Tricia G. here.)
FWIW:
CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE
Dorothy Law Nolte
If a child lives with criticism,
he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility,
he learns to fight.
If a child lives with fear,
he learns to be apprehensive.
If a child lives with pity,
he learns to feel sorry for himself.
If a child lives with ridicule,
he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with jealousy,
he learns what envy is.
If a child lives with shame,
he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with encouragement,
he learns to be confident.
If a child lives with tolerance,
he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with praise,
he learns to be appreciative.
If a child lives with acceptance,
he learns to love.
If a child lives with approval,
he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with recognition,
he learns that it is good to have a goal.
If a child lives with sharing,
he learns about generosity.
If a child lives with honesty and fairness,
he learns what truth and justice are.
If a child lives with security,
he learns to have faith in himself and in those about him.
If a child lives with friendliness,
he learns that the world is a nice place in which to live.
If you live with serenity,
your child will live with peace of mind.
With what is your child living?
