I was listening to Dr. Laura today (during the 1:00) hour and I hear the most disturbing call. For those of you who don't know me well, I really like Dr. Laura. I listen to her almost every day and have been for over 10 years. I rarely disagree with her, in fact I can only think of one other instance where I completely disagreed with her advice, but it happened again today!This lady called in, she was a stay-at-home mom with 2 little kids. Every year at Valentine's Day, she likes to do crafts, bake cookies and make cards with her kids. Her husband thought that she shouldn't be doing this, that is was inappropriate, because V-day was for husband/wife only-- and Dr. Laura agreed! Her exact words were "Valentine's Day is for lovers to celebrate, not the parent/child, unless there is incest." (she said the last part sarcastically)
WHAT????
Am I way off or could Dr. Laura actually be wrong? What in the world? What's with all the millions of Valentine's that are exchanged in schools every year or all the boxes of conversation hearts that are passed around? I love to do Valentine activities with my kids and despite what she says, I'm going to keep doing it! I feel like V-day is a day to celebrate those who you love and admiration whether is may be your child, husband, sister, classmate, friend, etc.
Please weigh in, what do you think about this? Do you reserve Valentine celebrations for your spouse only, or do you celebrate all the loved ones in your life?
11 comments:
Dani, I def. agree with you! I listen to her today and I think she was having an off day. I was listening at like 1:30-2ish. Sometimes she is quite a know it all. But, most of the time she knows what she is talking about. Keep the love flowing Danielle.
Yeah she is crazy!!! My mom still gives me a Valentine. I believe its for people your life who you love and care about. And dont worry I'll give you a Valentine too! LOL
Amber J.
I had to delete my last comment because I don't know how to spell! Anyways--I was listening today and I agree with you! Valentine's Day has always been a day to let others know that you care. I think she is getting V-day mixed up with Wedding Anniversaries. I think Dr. Laura had something up her bum today.
Haha, I love Emilys response! Besides our dad has been giving us valentines our whole entire lives! So yes, she is wrong today...
Wow, I'm surprised she said that because isn't she like super supportive of strong parent/child relationships (like #2 after your spouse). i totally agree with you...dr. laura got that one wrong! (the only time i've ever actually listened to her was in santa rosa with cilla! i read proper care and feeding of husbands though, good book)
Wow, she must have been having a moody day. I find that I agree with her 95% of the time. I really respect Dr. Laura, but I think some of her oppinions are just that, not a right vs. wrong thing. The black and white stuff, I totally agree with her on though.
oh dr. laura. maybe she has had a bad history with valentine's day. i bet her husband has forgotten a few times...or maybe her kids were ones that didn't get any special valentine's or something. or maybe she is on her period. all i know is that i have some great valentine's day cookie cutters..and i will use them, hear you me. no thanks dr. laura.
Knowing the way Dr. Laura thinks, I am sure her premise was the point that the husband disagreed with what the wife was doing. You are correct, Julia, Dr. Laura does esteem the spouse as the #1 relationship with the child(ren) #2! I'll bet the main concern was the spouse was miffed at all the time and attention she was spending on the kids on this day, and not on him. I personally believe you can do both, but the majority of my V-day energy will always go to my beloved spouse! We celebrate V-day like any other holiday a week at a time. That way there's plenty of loving' for everyone!
who is anonymous- the last one??
Ok yeah, I agree with you, too! Crazy Dr. Laura =). And thanks for your post on my blog...to answer your question, you can get in touch with Mary via email: mary@fraziercentral.com!
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