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We never had tantrums. Mom kept switches close at hand and would make welt stripes on our legs if we tried that.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 1, 2012 at 6:32 PM
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An excellent post, not only well done but full of wisdom.
posted by
Justi
on July 1, 2012 at 5:01 PM
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PatB
Of course I really was the 'Johnny' and mother sang that all the time which annoyed the hell out of Danny and Margaret, the 2 older kids closest in age to me. LOL Loved this post and sorry life was tough like that luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on July 1, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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Oh yes, and one never aired their dirty linen in public of course.
posted by
Kabu
on July 1, 2012 at 12:03 PM
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Pat
You make interesting observations of the differences between the 'public' and the 'private' sphere, a distinction which has become blurred over the last few decades...
posted by
Nautikos
on July 1, 2012 at 10:01 AM
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Yes instinct is activated early in these circumstances, one can't help feeling the position has gone too much the other way. Poor Mum, well I guess you you know how it felt.
Strange how these old songs are known so well around the world. I should not think anyone got the blue ribbon to tie up the bonny brown hair.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 1, 2012 at 7:30 AM
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