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Originally Posted by 33girl
I just don't get it. How are these kids not embarrassed as hell? Did they do some research in the past 20 years that bred out the "jeez, Mom, just leave me out of the car down the block and I'll walk the rest of the way" gene?
And this is coming from someone who was closer to and more sheltered by her parents than most people.
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Ditto. I would seriously die of embarrassment. Like no breathing, flat-lined, die of embarrassment. Not only is it humiliating but it's such a blow to the ego. The action very clearly says "I am agreeing to do this for you because I have absolutely NO confidence that you can succeed on your own." Knowing my parents thought I was that incompetent would break my heart.
However, I don't see anything wrong with a "bring your parent to work" day. I see it as no different than bringing your child or other relative to work to see what you do. Now, if your parents just insist on following you and looking over your shoulder...that's like those kids whose parents "drop them off" at day camp but actually just sit on the bench outside and don't leave.
" ~ DrPhil
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