Mothers Against Freedom

You might want to make the argument that we are not free. To a point you may or may not be right. We may not be as "free" as we were ten years ago but we are still more "free" then we were 80 years ago. We don't have to worry about our age, color, sexual orientation, or at least we shouldn't. The law is on your side now. Sure there are bigoted people still roaming about, but the law is on your side now, not theirs. There is STILL bullying, it is not a new thing. There are still moms that blame the media for their inability to get their children to do what they want them to do...which brings me to my topic.

As a mom from this generation of moms I feel I have the right to say it is time we grow up. I am all for making the world a better place, but a better world is not the lack of choices, immoral or otherwise. As a mother you have an EXTREME amount of power, and I will tell you right now, it is not in the word "offensive".

LIFE is offensive. It is not designed to be perfect. We have ups and downs. I like to believe that we have the downs so that we may actually have a point of reference when we are having a "good day".

​ Let's run through an instance, shall we? You have a neighbor, and your neighbor enjoys some questionable activity. (I will let you decide what that may be.) You know your neighbor has questionable interests and you are not entirely uncertain that your child doesn't know that either. Before you run to town hall, or set up a picket line at their front door, ask yourself. "Have I talked to my child about this?" I bet you haven't, because it is easier to put up a public fuss then explain why said activity is in your eyes wrong. BELIEVE ME, I understand that. You also need to ask yourself if said neighbor is actually causing you or your child harm, or are they simply offensive. If you are not in any harm, if they keep their activities to themselves then mom...it is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. Your job as a parent is to guide your child.

​ You sit down and explain that said activity is wrong and you explain why. You then explain to your child that people are weird. Everyone understands weird. Sometimes it does not hurt to talk to your child like an adult that is capable of understanding "adult" (not A-Adult) conversation. (As long as you remember that children are children, but that is an entirely different rant.)

Now that we have our neighbors actions covered, let's talk about the media. I for one am not a fan of the media (as in news and the like), but it is there. There is an A rated video game....A means your child SHOULD NOT play it, not that no one should play it. Just because you have a child does not mean you have the right to take away things that people who are not children could enjoy.

Actually let me run off topic for a bit here. Video games are a problem with today's youth. It is not that they exist It is that a lot of parents are OK with letting a video game raise their child. That is not proper parenting. You need to put a limit on what your children play and you need to get involved. GROW UP , and play a video game with your kid, mom (or dad). That way, you see what they see, you know what they know, and for an extra special perk, you have spent some time bonding with your child. Is that so bad? Another thing you need to know is that video game ratings are the most straight forward rating system there is. On the box they have the age rating and then a DETAILED list of why it has that rating. While that list serves as an advertisement for the immoral, it also serves as a valuable tool for the parent.

Back on topic now. Movies, music, and any other genre of entertainment are not yours to take away. I am an adult. You can not take away my movie privileges, mom. If you try I WILL throw a very childlike tantrum. I WILL complain about the moms against whatever movements. I WILL call you a fascist, and cry out censorship! It is my right to do so. It is also as unattractive as the "I'm offended" speech, but as they say...."When in Rome (do as the Romans do)." We the free thinking, and you who want to put an end to that are constantly butting heads. We have the power to stop, but realistically I don't think it will happen.

NOW, I will take a moment to be fair. "Hello Neighbor." You know there is a child living next door. I know you like your parties but when you have your nudist gathering in your garden, and you can be seen by others, you are in fact, breaking the law. If you know there is a child next door, as much as you may get a thrill out of it, it is not your right to corrupt that child. You have the freedom to do as you wish in your own home YES, but a little common decency goes a long way.

As usual, my opinion is only that. I would like to open this up for debate. If you have any comments complaints or otherwise intelligent remarks to add, please feel free. I will try not to censor you or cry out "CENSORSHIP!".

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