No, no. I don't "hate" children, you blubbering idiot....

It's been gossiped about me for a few years now that I "hate" children. I did some serious soul searching within to see if that rumor was, indeed, true. The answer is "no". I do not "hate" children, nor do I really "hate" anyone/anything (other than peas). ha ha!

Here's the deal: I come from a rather depressed area, whereby, children are more of an income to some people than they are a little blessing, or a gift from God (like they should be). This is the beginning of my "anti child" thought process.

My dad brought me up to be very independent. I was disciplined as an only child, and knew with just a "look" if I was messing up. I was taught that you don't interrupt an adult conversation, that it's not acceptable to fidget, tap, or otherwise annoy the person next to you, for ANY reason unless, of course, it was an emergency.

I knew wrong from right, and received many spankings along the way just to clarify that my knowledge was retained well, ha ha.

At the time, I HATED it. DESPISED it. But now... OH, but now... I'm thankful for every whippin' I got, both from mom and dad, because it's TAUGHT ME to be responsible, stand for "right", independence, and so many other life long characteristics that could never be traded for, or measured by,  any tangible or monetary thing.

Now- A- Days, though, shit doesn't go that way. It's excuse, after pathetic excuse for ridiculous behavior, and piss poor parenting. Oh, Little Johnny acts that way, because he's ill. Because his father/mother doesn't discipline him.... and my favorite the extremely over-diagnosed "ADD/ADHD" line of shit. Are you KIDDING ME? I'm not saying it doesn't exist, but IF it does, it's seriously over-diagnosed, and in my opinion has become an excuse to allow bullshit behavior, and lazy parenting. For certain, in not so long ago times, there was not such an illness, and if there was, it was QUICKLY cured by a spanking.

Nevermind the "I'm a poor single mother" mentality. That, truly, is the thing that I loathe more than any other related thing. These women have had sex with men, without protecting themselves, now have children, and believe that the rest of this world owes them a favor. They EXPECT things, and usually, they get them. They can attend college for free, free state aided heath insurance, heating and cooling assistance, food stamps, child support, and by the time you add it all up make far better than minimum wage just for having created a poor little life who will probably never get the attention that he/she needs. It's the largest crock of bologna I've ever seen, and it just keeps continuing, and continuing.

Today, I went out to a restaurant and paid for my dinner, just like the lady behind me. Over across the way, a mom and 3 kids lurk. Before I knew it, 2 of the 3 kids were screaming and crying. Do I REALLY not deserve to enjoy the peaceful meal that I JUST BOUGHT, because you fail to discipline your screaming kids?

I mustn't forget the fact that some parents lose their identity completely in parenting. Sally Jones the funny/sweet hairstylist is now, Sally Jones, mom of 3. Her social media profile picture is her kid, the majority of her posts are regarding her kid and the latest disgusting/horrifying thing that he/she did. It's gross to say the least.

I just LOVE when you have a dinner date/sleepover planned with a friend and they surprise you with their kids.

AHHH!

Now, how many mothers are actually going to read this with an open mind, and say to themselves 'you know, she's right'.... Only those who actually have the kind of children that I LOVE to be near.

How many people are going to judge me? Hate me?

Eh, oh well. My feelings won't change. Love me, or Hate me... this IS me.....

Something I've learned:

Hey, it's true.

If you don't look out for yourself, no one else will either.

Put your needs FIRST, because you're the only one who will.

I love how employers (past, present, and future), always seem to have the upper hand. It's really some kind of bullshit if you ask me.

They can fire you if they so choose, yet, you're supposed to give them 2 weeks notice. Fair? Not hardly.

You work seven years in a field only to find out that when you began you supposedly signed some ridiculous non-compete at the ripe age of 22 when you first began, which states that you will never work in that line again. Now, let me get this right. The employer has the right to hire someone else to do your job, but although they've moved on, you cannot.

How these "shrewd business people" can look at themselves in the mirror, knowing that they are dictating the kind of career path you're allowed to take, blows my mind. Personally, I don't think I could live with myself if I knew that I limited the potential success of someone else. 

Some days I think that by taking the high road, I'll be granted some kind of awesomeness in the future, but I've yet to see that come to pass. Still, I will press on.

Nothing, not even this, will stop my future success. But, I think Karma will come back to bite you in the ass for your actions!