Street Lights

So myself and a couple of other ladies, were wondering why on a Sunday evening the street lights were on, and there were still kids outside playing, who obviously had to get up and go to school the next morning. Why is their lack of mothers out there that believe that this rule should not still apply? I remember when I was a kid growing up on Barbara Drive (shout out to my Flintown homies) if we weren't in the house before the street lights came home, we were homeless for the night. Not to mention when it started to get even a little dark we had to be in front of the house in eye sight of the adults.



I don’t think that setting a bedtime for kids still going to school is too much to ask for. I, as your next door neighbor have my kids in the bed by 8:30 pm and hearing your children still out side all whilly nilly is the last thing I want to hear. “Mothers of the new bread” don’t you know that is my relaxing time, and your kids being outside is disturbing my peace of mind. By 8:30 pm on a school night, your children should have homework done, fed dinner, bath or shower complete, book read (if that’s your thang) and in the bed. Now I ain’t saying they should be sleep, but they should at least be in a relaxed state of mind getting those minds ready for school the next day. Now I understand this will not always be the case, such as days where you are leaving your spiritual sanctuary of whatever kind you participate late on some evenings, or you just got a late start due to other unforeseen circumstances. But kids outside because simple parents don’t feel like getting them together and organized for the week is just UNACCEPTABLE!



I do not profess to be a perfect parent, nor do I think I am better than those who ain’t heeding this ol school knowledge, but there must be a reason why when I am out and about, I am stopped by many to compliment , my husband and I on how well mannered our kids are. LOL…….



Soooo the public announcement brought to you by Ladiesm’s today is……..Take responsibilities for these kids, get them in the bed and on a schedule, a daily regiment, consistency is important, just cause you simple don’t mean the kids have to be. Get your lazy butt up, get those kids together, and then sit back on your couch, or in your bed to resume your position!