emu & the truckie

An Aussie truckie walks into an outback cafe with a full-grown emu behind him. 

The waitress asks them for their orders.

The truckie says, 'A hamburger, chips and a coke,' and turns to the emu, 'What's yours?'
'Sounds great, I'll have the  same,' says the emu.

A short time later the waitress returns with the order 'That will be $9.40  please,' and he

reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change and pays.

The next day, the man and the emu come again and he says, 'A hamburger, chips

and a coke.'
The emu says, ' Sounds great, I'll have the same.'

Again the truckie reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change.

This becomes routine until the two enter again. 'The usual?' asks the waitress.

'No, it's Friday night, so I'll have a steak, baked potato and a salad,' says the man..
' Same for me,' says the emu. 

Shortly the waitress brings the order and says, 'That will be $32..62.'

Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the table.

The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer. 'Excuse me mate, how do you

manage to always pull the exact change from your pocket every time?'

'Well, love' says  the  truckie, 'a few years ago, I was cleaning out the back shed,

and found an old lamp. When I cleaned it, a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes.

My first wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything, I would just put my hand in my

pocket and the right amount of money would always be there.'

'That's brilliant!' says the waitress. 'Most people would ask for a million dollars or

something, but you'll always be as rich as you want, for as long as you live!' 

'That's right. Whether it's a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce, the exact money is always

there.' says the man.

 Still curious the waitress asks, 'What's with the bloody emu?' 


The truckie pauses, sighs, and answers, 'My second wish was for a tall bird with a

big arse and long legs, who agrees with everything I say'. 

Lead Life with a Positive Attitude

Heavy rains remind us of challenges in life. Never ask for a lighter rain. Just pray for a better umbrella. That is attitude.

When flood comes, fish eat ants & when flood recedes, ants eat fish.Only time matters. Just hold on, God gives opportunity to everyone!

Life is not about finding the right person, but creating the right relationship, it's not how we care in the beginning, but how much we care till ending.

Some people always throw stones in your path. It depends on you what you make with them, Wall or Bridge?Remember you are the architect of your life.

Every problem has (n+1) solutions, where n is the number of solutionsthat you have tried and 1 is that you have not tried. Thats life

Its not important to hold all the good cards in life. But its important how well you play with the cards which you hold.

Often when we lose all hope & think this is the end, God smiles from above and says, `Relax dear its just a bend. Not the end'. Have Faith and have a successful life.

When you feel sad, to cheer up just go to the mirror and say, `Damn I am really so cute` and you will overcome your sadness. But dont make this a habit coz liars go to hell.

One of the basic differences between God and human is, God gives, gives and forgives. But human gets, gets, gets and forgets. Be thankful in life!

Only two types of persons are happy in this world. 1st is Mad and 2ndis Child. Be Mad to achieve what you desire and be a Child to enjoy what you have achieved. 

Effects of Bad Parenting

Effects of Bad Parenting

One of the effects of the bad parenting is that it allows, and at times encourages, disrespectful behavior in children. If this was only limited to these specific social situations it might be considered a trivial thing by all, instead of just the parents who allow or encourage it. Nothing in this world stops at a singular situation. Every action or inaction we choose affects the whole. In my opinion the one thing that is lacking in the world of parenting is the choice to teach one's children respect for the property and feelings of others.

Teaching Respect is Pretty Simple Really

Under mothers watchful eye

Teaching one's children to respect others is more than the mere instructions in proper manners. In requires instruction in the conceptual ideas behind those manners. Teaching our children to say “Thank You” and “Have a Nice Day” is a start, however if it ends at a simple instruction to preform those actions then the child is not really learning how this is showing respect for others.

For example if you instruct your child to say “Thank You” or “Have a Nice Day” because it means others will view them in a better light then that action becomes about them gaining respect and not giving respect.

Instead we should teach our children to say “Thank You” to show gratitude for something that another did for them because it will make that person feel good for having done that thing. Most children are intelligent and can understand this concept of gratitude. Even some parents of children with developmental disorders, such as Autism, are able to teach their children this concept of gratitude for the actions of others.

Teaching your children to say “Have a Nice Day” and meaning it from the core of their being should be a simple task as well. Instructing them that if they wish to “Have a Nice Day” they should have that wish for everyone else. Kids are not stupid and they can understand such abstract thinking.

Learning to respect the property of others should never be about avoiding getting into trouble for damaging or stealing the property of another. It should be about respecting the property of another because it is the right thing to do and because there is a sincere desire to respect the feelings of others.

Teaching this concept to children is be the simple but often mishandled. Most children have at least one toy they truly love. Simply talking to your child about how they would feel if someone damaged or stole their beloved toy can put a feeling within that child that will stick with them into adulthood. You can get a child to feel at a core level how others feel when their personal property is violated on an abstract conceptual far easier than you can an adult. Children have the gift of imagination. When you tell a child about a situation most of them automatically take themselves that situation in their mind. Getting children to feel what another would feel is easy.

You just have to take that action of directing them to that place of understanding, instead of bribing them with ice cream to not touch the property of another. I use this example because everyone who works in retail has surely heard a parent say "If you are good here, I will buy you an ice cream".

Be Fair to the Child Too

Some situations are just not appropriate for children. In these situations the parent must teach respect for others by not bringing their children into that situation until they are of an age when it is appropriate for them. One example of this are those parents who take babies to view films in movie theater that are intended for adults. I do not know of one person who enjoys hearing a baby cry during a dramatic film. If viewing the film is that important to you then you should get a babysitter.

The same goes for adult restaurants that are careless enough to allow couples, or individuals, to bring a young child to a place that is not appropriate for them. Your disregard for the feelings of others has a profound effect on your child regardless of age. When your child is old enough to go to such places with you it is possible to use the idea that respecting the feelings of others at the establishment, or event, as a part of a “grown-up” experience that you are sharing with them. Instruct them in how to behave properly in these situations and make them aware that concern for the experiences the other patrons are having is a part of being a “grown-up”.

The Right Age?

Teaching respect for others is something a parent must begin at an early age. Waiting until a child is a teenager is not a good idea. One may think that a teenager will understand the abstract concept of respect for others more than a 3 year old. That sadly is not the case. Not teaching respect to younger children makes for difficult teen years.

Teenagers are going through changes and trying to discover who they are. That is not an easy place to be in mentally. Adding to that teenage angst the idea of respecting the feelings of others when you have not in the past will go over like a lead balloon. However, if you have put down the ground work for respect of others at an early age those difficult teen years will have happy moments when you see glimpses of hope in your child.

Both my son and step-daughter have done some things as teenagers that have left all concerned frustrated, however, when I see how difficult some other teens make the lives of those around them, I am grateful for how they are turning out. In both of them I see that they do understand, at their core being, that others have a right to have a bit of happiness in their lives. Despite the mistakes that I personally have made as a parent with both of them, and there have been many, I do feel that the one thing that I did right was to at least attempt to have them understand that respect for the feelings of others is a good thing.

I am grateful to my parents for trying to instill that sense in me, however, I have come to realize that the process of learning to respect others is a life long journey. I wish the same for all parents who have read this article.

http://family.wikinut.com/How-Children-Learn-Respect/18cur08./#Why-Can-t-We-Spank-Bad-Parents

10 tacky things to avoid posting on Facebook

by caroline weller on February 23, 2012

1. Photos of everything you eat

Pictures of your breakfast, lunch and dinner are not for Facebook—and if you must post an update about your latest meal, make sure it’s witty, informative, funny, purposeful, or at least … well, something.
A photo of your morning coffee, sans commentary, simply doesn’t make the cut, even if it has a heart-shaped dash of foam.

2. Too-frequent changes to your relationship status…

…particularly if you’re only doing it because you’re mad at a special someone.
A real breakup is one thing, but if you’re constantly changing your status to send a message to your significant other, you’ll be also be sending a message—a rather unflattering one, actually—to dozens, hundreds, or even (gulp) thousands of annoyed Facebook friends.

3. Group photos of your feet in a circle

Yes, I know, it’s the latest trend on Facebook—and sure, it’s fun to show off your cute new Manolos. But most of the time, all we see are sausage toes and chipped polish. Enough is enough.

4. Cryptic messages that fish for replies (e.g. “I AM IN SHOCK”)

It elicits more eye rolls than comments and sets you up to be the boy (or girl) who cried wolf.

5. An emoticon as a condolence for a grieving Facebook friend

A simple “:(” just isn’t the most thoughtful way to pay your respects.

6. Hackneyed, overused Internet slang…

…like “LOL” (Laughing Out Loud) and “LMAO” (Laughing My A** Off). “LOL” once too often, and don’t be surprised if your friends start unsubscribing from your posts and comments.

7. Too many photos in which you’re clearly tipsy

I love a great happy hour as much as the next person, but please, take another look at your photo albums.
If you see too many snapshots where you’re holding a lime wedge, wearing a crown, or carrying your shoes, go ahead and start deleting or de-tagging.

You don’t need your godparents and elementary school teachers getting the play-by-play of your Cinco de Mayo.

8. Ultra-personal diary entries

Always ask yourself: do you really want to announce that super-secret thought or deep, dark confession to all your friends, family, and co-workers on Facebook?
Sure, you can always delete a post later—but when it comes to Facebook, “later” is almost always too late.

9. Guilt trips about your latest cause.

Activism is everywhere on Facebook, and if you want to turn your Timeline into a virtual soapbox or create a page for your favorite cause, more power to you.
But writing something along the lines of “I know 97% of you won’t repost this, but my real friends will” isn’t so much convincing as it is manipulative and obnoxious.

10. Cell-phone photos of yourself pouting in a mirror

These self-shots may look like art to you, but all everyone else sees is someone standing alone in a badly-lit bathroom taking photos of themselves.
Even worse, your more revealing photo shoots may wind up in the seedier corners of the Internet—and good luck trying to take them down. Just don’t do it.
Guest writer Caroline Weller is an associate news editor at The Huffington Post, a marathon finisher, and a dedicated online shopper.

Types of child abuse

Types of child abuse

Physical abuse - Any non-accidental injury to a child. This includes hitting, kicking, slapping, shaking, burning, pinching, hair pulling, biting, choking, throwing, shoving, whipping, and paddling.
Sexual abuse - Any sexual act between an adult and child. This includes fondling, penetration, intercourse, exploitation, pornography, exhibitionism, child prostitution, group sex, oral sex, or forced observation of sexual acts.

Neglect - Failure to provide for a child's physical needs. This includes lack of supervision, inappropriate housing or shelter, inadequate provision of food, inappropriate clothing for season or weather, abandonment, denial of medical care, and inadequate hygiene.

Emotional abuse - Any attitude or behavior which interferes with a child's mental health or social development. This includes yelling, screaming, name-calling, shaming, negative comparisons to others, telling them they are "bad, no good, worthless" or "a mistake". It also includes the failure to provide the affection and support necessary for the development of a child's emotional, social, physical and intellectual well-being. This includes ignoring, lack of appropriate physical affection (hugs), not saying "I love you", withdrawal of attention, lack of praise, and lack of positive reinforcement. 

 

~SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE~~

PHYSICAL SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE:
1. Unexplained burns, cuts, bruises, or welts
2. Bite marks
3. Anti-social behavior
4. Problems in school
5. Fear of adults

EMOTIONAL SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE:
1. Apathy
2. Depression
3. Hostility or stress
4. Lack of concentration
5. Eating disorders

SEXUAL SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE:
1. Inappropriate interest or knowledge of sexual acts
2. Nightmares and bed wetting
3. Drastic changes in appetite
4. Overcompliance or excessive aggression
5. Fear of a particular person or family member

PHYSICAL SIGNS OF CHILD NEGLECT:
1. Unsuitable clothing for weather
2. Dirty or unbathed
3. Extreme hunger
4. Apparent lack of supervision

http://dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.webs.com/whatischildabuse.htm