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I just recieved this E-Mail.  It resounds so true!!!

Two older lady's were talking in the store and one read the headlines about a Meth house in the neighboring county.  One asked the other..."why didn't we have "drug" problems when we were young"?

The sencond lady said "I had a drug problem when I was young!"

I was Drug to church on sunday mornings!

I was Drug to church for weddings and funerals and made to dress up!

I was Drug to family reunions and community functions no matter the weather.

I was Drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults!

I was Drug to the wood shed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of a teacher or the preacher, or if I didn't put forth my best in everything asked of me.

I was Drug to the kitchen sink and had my mouth washed out with soap if I uttered profanity.

I was Drug out to the garden to pull weeds or to the flower garden to pull weeds or out in the fields to pull cockleburs.

I was Drug to family and neighbors to help some poor soul to mow their yard or help with odd chores or chop wood; and if mom new I had taken even a nickle as a tip for my kindness, she would have Drug me back to the woodshed!

Those "Drugs" are still in my veins and they affect behavior in everything I do and say yet today.

GOD BLESS THE PARENTS WHO DRUGGED US!!!

These Drugs are stronger than cocaine, crack and heroin, and if today's kids had this kind of a "Drug" problem...this country would be a better place today.

 
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11 Comments on YES!!! We had a "Drug" problem back then.

William Some profound words there my friend although probably a little oversimplified.

07/16/2008 08:31 PM by Hugh Krone Sussex County NJ Century 21 Realtor (Century21BillSemmens)


Bill...

Man, you said it. We need a lot more of this today!

07/16/2008 09:15 PM by Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc. ERA United Realty


Our parents were so much smarter than we thought at the time.

07/16/2008 09:21 PM by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTORĀ® (Century 21 Liberty Homes)


Hugh...kISS so they understand.

Richard I know it never really hurt us!

Randy....the older I get the smarter they get!

07/16/2008 09:58 PM by William Feela Owner/Broker North Branch,MN (Whispering Pines Realty)


William, thanks for the memories!  Great post and oh so true.  The post wasn't what I thought it would be, since you're such a funny fellow, but well worth the read.  Thank you.

07/17/2008 06:59 AM by Laura Giannotta Keller Williams Atlantic (Keller Williams Atlantic Shore )


Morning Bill,

In retrospect, those days were not all that bad, Todays population would be well served if measures were re-employed.

07/17/2008 09:12 AM by Harold (Hal) Place (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.)


Laura...I have to throw in a ringer once in a while.

Hal...I agree.  We don't need "Child abuse" but "Child Disclipline" is much needed.  Don't get me started!

07/17/2008 09:57 AM by William Feela Owner/Broker North Branch,MN (Whispering Pines Realty)


Gets are not very obiendent now...but I think there is wisdom in this for sure.

07/17/2008 10:40 AM by Chuck Carstensen (Re/max Associates Plus/The Discovery Coach)


You have hit onto our nation's problems...eliminating the "Drug" in disclipline.

07/22/2008 10:32 AM by Vern Eaton (Whispering Pines Realty)


I could not agree more. I will be passing this on and putting it on my bulletin board at work. Who ever wrote this had a great sense of humor and a grasps on reality. Lisa Long, Keller Williams Realty

07/22/2008 10:46 AM by Lisa Long (Keller Williams North County)


Chuck, Vern, and Lisa...i think this kinda stouches on the "spare the rod" verse.

07/22/2008 10:52 AM by William Feela Owner/Broker North Branch,MN (Whispering Pines Realty)


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