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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 23:37

once childhood is gone...it's gone!? Don't you think your childhood returns when you have your kids, when you are there with them during their childhood. Well I'm just thinking out loud :) When I see my daughter , it's like my childhood is in front of me. I'm reminded of what i missed during those days and making sure she doesn't miss anything. do you feel the same?

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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 11:46

actually my childhood wasn't really that adventurous. My parents aren't the type who'd prefer outdoor activities. They're the overprotective , always scared to see scratches on me. So I was kind of confined inside the house with a teddy bear and a doll. I didn't even have a kitchen set :) Well I don't blame them for they thought I was all happy with books. So I think I've missed a lot and I'm definitely give my kids what they need to have. ipad, ipod, etc are just bonus otherwise not necessary at this age.

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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 07:58

Moonbean, I totally agree with you. When I look at my dd, I see myself as a child, I think I had a great childhood, always playing outside, climbing trees, swimming, playing with all our animals, a meerkat included. Sometimes I feel like they miss out on all of that growing up in Dubai. Those are my fondest memories, and I would love for my children to have the same. Guess all I can do as a parent, is try to provide them with an ideal childhood.

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Yes. I believe one of my roles as a Parent is to provide my children with my ideal childhood. We sure try ;0)

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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 00:38

Yes. The minute I saw DS1's jaw drop at the sight of the dolphins at Dubai Dolphinarium, my mind stopped its cynical criticism of the venue, show script, possibility of animal abuse and joined my son's simple amazement at what he was seeing for the first time.

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Latest post on 19 November 2011 - 00:20

I keep re-living my childhood through my involvement with Guides. Have been home 10 months now and just last night took the girls to our local woodland park for a BBQ and games. Had a treasure hunt in the dark and actually saw a shooting star. I have seen loads during my lifetime but it was magic seeing the girls' faces witnessing their first ever. It's lovely seeing the world through the eyes of the young over and over again and letting girls try things for the first time. It's even better getting girls to realise that they can have fun without resorting to technology all the time.

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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 23:59

I don't think that childhood returns. But yes, I try to help my kids to enjoy every moment of their childhood, I don't want them to miss anything, cause I know these moments won't be back. But let me tell you this: Their childhood is nothing like mine, I didn't know i Phones,i Pads and BB at the age of 3 !! I didn't know how to download games online at that age!! I didn't know "on-line" at all!! I didn't enjoy RAP. My parents didn't suffer taking me out in the sun "it was just at our doorstep!! and it was harmless! and at their age - I didn't pass by the tallest building in the world every day for sure LOL. this doesn't change the fact that I try their toys for a while! we run, swing, slide, swim together but always with the conscious of a mother!

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Latest post on 18 November 2011 - 23:59

Yes I can fully understand what you mean, but(theres always a but) when I look at my childhood, I remember always being outside. I grew up in southern Africa, we had a hiouse on a huge plot. Honestly we had all sorts in our garden. Trees you could climb, animals and so on. I had a huge rabbit hatch outside with 6 rabbits, lots of dogs(8 in total) a chicken coop and for a short period I had a monkey. I played after school with my friends. The thing is my mom never always had to be there to watch me as there was always someone outside to make sure we were OK. I remember playing ring games with my friends, hopscotch, catch, hide and seek. at 6 on the dot my mom would stand by the front door and yell for us to come in. TBH my DS is 4 and he does not know how to climb a tree(I think). Summer months we stuck indoors or indoor play areas. He has a thousand more toys then I ever had(honestly I think I remember I only had 3 dolls) I feel so bad that he cant just run loose outside at his own will and build on his imagination. A big part of me wishes I could give him the outdoor freedom I had when growing up. <em>edited by moonbean on 19/11/2011</em>

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