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Permalink Reply by Amanda Konieczny on November 12, 2010 at 7:12am

That book is on my "to read" list! After reading your post I'm going to move it up on the list. I think being happy depends, if the parents prioritize it as something important then the kids most likely will too, and that's what I try to do.

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Permalink Reply by Gutsy Writer on November 12, 2010 at 8:51am

It's a great book and I agree with you as far as what parents project, kids accept too. Thanks for your comment.

Amanda Konieczny said:

That book is on my "to read" list! After reading your post I'm going to move it up on the list. I think being happy depends, if the parents prioritize it as something important then the kids most likely will too, and that's what I try to do.

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Permalink Reply by Expat Mum on November 12, 2010 at 11:40am

There are definitely cultural differences at play in our household. As a Brit, I'm probably guilty of seeing the glass half empty, whereas my American husband is much more of a Pollyanna - if you know what I mean. Sometimes I wish Americans wouldn't be so optimistic all the time because little kids in particular, have a really hard time dealing with disappointment.

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Permalink Reply by Gutsy Writer on November 14, 2010 at 3:59pm

Interesting observation. I had not thought of that aspect of being positive.

Expat Mum said:

There are definitely cultural differences at play in our household. As a Brit, I'm probably guilty of seeing the glass half empty, whereas my American husband is much more of a Pollyanna - if you know what I mean. Sometimes I wish Americans wouldn't be so optimistic all the time because little kids in particular, have a really hard time dealing with disappointment.

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