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Thankful Thursday ~ For A Happy Childhood

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

September 25, 2014 02:53 AM

Stick Dog I always think with today's busy world I am thankful for

A Happy Childhood.

Playing outside more, climbing trees, chasing the ice cream truck down the block, slower times, not instant everything with media.

I do think with pocket computers, especially playing games, today's youth by parents needs to STRONGLY enforce time on these machines, teaching BOUNDARIES. That throwing a ball around, getting your knees skinned, riding a bike, READING, all are important besides hours of blasting things on a little screen.

Kids CAN HAVE a rich childhood STILL, maybe richer than the GOOD OL'DAYS, but it does take some excellent parenting. BE THE PARENT, not the friend to children. Let them have a wonderful childhood too.

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Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Gary - The thought of having our own phone was completely foreign to us, now I see kids as young as eight with their own cell phones. I embrace most changes, but I do think every child needs a childhood that isn't over-scheduled.

Sep 25, 2014 03:04 AM

Beth and Richard Witt

New York, NY

The best Retired Brokers !!!!

I grew up in a very different world for sure... I remember getting our first TV... Imagine a life with no TV... If I had to pick then or now... I'd pick then...

Sep 25, 2014 03:09 AM

Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ

Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

I have fond memories of riding my bike, playing baseball, and buying ice cream from the ice cream truck when I was a child. I know we live in a different world, but I hope my kids will have fond memories of their childhood as well.

Sep 25, 2014 03:14 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Mischievious children like little Gary I am sure was a wild little lad and a hand full for his parents. Now he is a full grown 12 yr old wily who is still a hand full, Smiing

Sep 25, 2014 03:22 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Hey...Me TOO!

and I had to fight with the dog all the time just to play with it. he didn't like to share.

Sep 25, 2014 04:39 AM

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

That's so funny! I love it! I'm going to keep that picture for my kiddos.

Sep 25, 2014 05:27 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Gary,

My sister and brother and I played outside all day in our creeks and woods..making forts, damning ponds and climbing trees! Wonderful memories:).

Sep 25, 2014 07:34 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Hey Gary! It is amazing how you can sit on the street and see not one child playing outside. When I show houses I often have kids in the backseat and they never look up from their iPads our cell phones they are at the complete mercy of the software Giants!

Sep 25, 2014 09:00 AM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Gary, it is amazing to think back to the times when life was so much simpler!

Enjoy your day!

Sep 25, 2014 09:05 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Gary ...

Love your post and the photo goes great with your material. Featured to the group:

HAPPY AT ACTIVERAIN

Sep 27, 2014 07:57 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Dale Poll

Dale Poll Photography - Colorado Springs, CO

Words of wisom Gary, thanks for posting.

Great photo, check out the eyes!

Sep 28, 2014 05:08 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I can just hear it now...Back in my day....things sure seemed easier, sigh!

Sep 30, 2014 12:33 AM

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