YES!!! We had a "Drug" problem back then.

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

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.

Comments (11)

Hugh Krone
Weichert Referral Associates - Hamburg, NJ
Realtor, Sussex County NJ

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

Jul 16, 2008 01:31 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Bill...

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

Jul 16, 2008 02:15 PM
Randy L. Prothero
eXp Realty - Mililani, HI
Hawaii REALTOR, (808) 384-5645

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

Jul 16, 2008 02:21 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Hugh...kISS so they understand.

Richard I know it never really hurt us!

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

Jul 16, 2008 02:58 PM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

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.

Jul 16, 2008 11:59 PM
Harold "Hal" Place
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Morning Bill,

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

Jul 17, 2008 02:12 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

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!

Jul 17, 2008 02:57 AM
Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

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

Jul 17, 2008 03:40 AM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

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

Jul 22, 2008 03:32 AM
Lisa Long
Heather Roda Broker - Paso Robles, CA

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

Jul 22, 2008 03:46 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

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

Jul 22, 2008 03:52 AM

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