Why they are called "Great" grandparents.

You rarely hear the old saying: "Children should be seen and not heard" anymore.

It was common place in my great grandparents day but
it hurts peoples feelings, or something, and is highly frowned upon in todays society......but I'm telling you, there is good common sense behind it !

Lets weigh it out.........

Con's:
Slows communication skills -
Theres nothing sadder than an adult who still throws themselves in the floor, and kicks their feet.
Having say " now lets try using our words" , in your mommy voice, to a 26 year old man is just awkward.

Hinders emotional expression- Which might lead to the kid growing into a sociopath. Which is kinda scary BUT,
If you steer clear of naming them stuff like Jeffery, Charlie or Dexter, you may fare better in this area.

May lower self worth-
I will admit, this concerns me....... Adults with "Po' Lil Tink Tink" syndrome are annoying. I would rather have the above mentioned sociopath come to sunday dinner.

Pro's:
Its quiet -
Increases parental balance & peace. You will once again see people living into their 90's-100's because they didnt spend 18 yrs being talked to death.

Back talking is virtually eliminated-  Which protects children from being snatched clean out their shoes.

Nobodys tattling-
Builds problem solving skills and discourages snitching as an adult.......and the stitches that commonly follow.

Minimal complaining because something isnt fair-
This minimizes "real world PTSD" in adults. Basements around the world will be free from grown children occupation.

Ears work better when mouths aint flappin-
They may actually hear what you are saying. This may take their brain some time to adjust, but they should be fine.

Chances of parent getting beat up, or going to jail decreases-
LOOK MAMA!! "That big ladies back flaps are eating her shirt!!" will not slip from your childs lips, thus preventing that big lady from killing you in the parking lot of a gas station.

Since the Pro's outweigh the Con's, I vote for a throw back thursday on the whole "being seen & not heard" thing.

Just one day is all I'm askin........

Help a mama out homies.