Children's infatuation...
By Lhenni
@Lhenni (1242)
Philippines
March 23, 2012 3:14am CST
My growing daughter, ages 10, is a fan of romantic films recently. I see her slighty smiling whenever there's a light romantic scene we're watching.
She had told me she had a crush to her 2 classmates uh uh! Two timer *LOL.
She's a little grown-up now and facing some discoveries with regards to infatuation.
I remember, when I first meet that "infatuation", I'm secretive to my mother because I know it's not welcome to talk about that things at home. I have a strict mother and I don't even feel comfortable telling it to her. She's an old-fashioned mother *wink! Well, that was way back 80's *LOL
People today are so open-minded and most of the parents are very supportive to their children's stages of learning.
Are you that strict parents or a happy wacky conceited mother like me? *LOL
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7 responses
@befrindwithme26 (5805)
• Philippines
23 Mar 12
Well,in my 12 years old or my 13 years old i had a crush very wonderful,wow face and lips.
and that's only my feeling and it's part of my younger days to feel that kind of emotion.
And my parents not know it and that is not their business,because its my feeling to feel.
And i am scared to know them also and also shame..but it is okay just control it and not very aggressive to it
@Lhenni (1242)
• Philippines
23 Mar 12
hahaha you really made me laugh befriendwithme. I felt your "wonderful, wow face and lips" emote... very childish! Find it cute, but I don't know if I heard this to my 10 year old daughter... maybe I'll pinch her in the (what's singit in english?)... there! *LOL
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@befrindwithme26 (5805)
• Philippines
26 Mar 12
Singit in English is shout.
.So you have kids daughter?I am still single,and not married yet,and even in my 26 age now, i still have a crush on the younger boys,and even the young boys still can see them that will like me looking ,at me i mean something has a meaning..
Maybe i am still on that feeling since,a childish feeling crush.
.So you have kids daughter?I am still single,and not married yet,and even in my 26 age now, i still have a crush on the younger boys,and even the young boys still can see them that will like me looking ,at me i mean something has a meaning..
Maybe i am still on that feeling since,a childish feeling crush.
@SinfulRose (3527)
• Davao, Philippines
24 Mar 12
I am not a mother but I can say for sure that my mom is kinda strange.
I'm the one who doesn't want to be infatuated and she's the one encouraging me to get a boyfriend or even a crush.
I know that it's normal to have crushes but hey I don't get to be attracted to another person because I like the whole of him. Yeah, I admit, I may like his hair and voice but not like others who gets to be attracted to person himself/herself. Is there something wrong with me...or is there something wrong between my mother's encouragement and my negative reaction towards subjects like this? -__-
@SinfulRose (3527)
• Davao, Philippines
25 Mar 12
lol. Congrats!
I just want to know...is there any way you can deny yourself of such "Mr. Right"? But then...I think I know the answer to that.
I don't think I will wait. I had already decided not to pursue such a life for me because I choose another path... Mom will have to get surprised over my sister's chosen partner. She is in a way like me but different because she's more open to these kind of things--matters of the heart. I don't want to complicate my life as it already is.
Many already said I cannot speak for a conclusion and that I am still young and still have time. But because I'm stubborn I think the opposite. I always think, today is my last so I'll have to do my best and not waste it. My mind has already been set on this mindset ever since I can remember.
If my "Mr. Right" will come, I will have to see that I won't lose my heart and let my emotions cloud my judgement. Someone will have to get another girl.
I don't think I will wait. I had already decided not to pursue such a life for me because I choose another path... Mom will have to get surprised over my sister's chosen partner. She is in a way like me but different because she's more open to these kind of things--matters of the heart. I don't want to complicate my life as it already is.
Many already said I cannot speak for a conclusion and that I am still young and still have time. But because I'm stubborn I think the opposite. I always think, today is my last so I'll have to do my best and not waste it. My mind has already been set on this mindset ever since I can remember.
If my "Mr. Right" will come, I will have to see that I won't lose my heart and let my emotions cloud my judgement. Someone will have to get another girl.@Lhenni (1242)
• Philippines
25 Mar 12
Wait for your time... I will tell you, you don't even know that it's "Mr. Right" knocking on your heart and not just the "infatuation guy". Your mother would be at her surprise if that happen, what do you think young lady?! *wink!
I'm on my near 27th when I met the "king of my life" for 12 years now and still counting.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Mar 12
Infatuation or "crush" is just an admiration for a person. And everyone has to pass that stage, just as we passed that way too, when we are at that age.
We cannot prohibit them from having crushes, but we just have to caution them, not to take it seriously.
My daughter was open to me with her crushes when she was younger. I encourage her to be so, by asking her who they are and telling her also of my experiences. But of course, i have to warn her that she can have a boyfriend if she graduates college.
Though, at 3rd year college, with so much fear , she told me she already have a boyfriend. I cried.
@angelgee14 (462)
• Philippines
24 Mar 12
I am a wacky-buddy mother. I jive with my kids in many aspect. I want them to be my friend, and not a plain mother-kids relationship. It is good to be their friends, they can open up their mind and heart to me.
Crush is healthy, I was also 10 when I had my first crush and same like you, I keep it secret. During the 80's, it's not as liberated as of today and talking about crushes with parents is a taboo (hehehe).
I guess I like the trend now, minus this too much liberation. :)
@tatzkie23 (770)
• Philippines
23 Mar 12
She may be infatuated, influenced by watching some romantic films. I think that in some place or country, at age 10 they'll already have boyfriends/girlfriends. LOL. I remember i had my first boyfriend when i was 14, not to far from 10. LOL. But anyways, they're still learning, we should just guide and teach them.
I have a 8 month old son, and i think that if he grows up we'll be like buddies. LOL.
@Marvz18 (106)
• Philippines
23 Mar 12
Good thing she is honest with you... that is very important nowadays because teens are so curious... yeah been there... just guide her... My daughter is still a baby, she is still 6 years old... I do hope she would be honest with me too regarding that... :D
@narnia007 (1050)
• India
23 Mar 12
I am not yet a parent,not even married lol.But this is what happened to my neighbor.She is very open to her mother.She started saying everything to her mother from age of 13 from infatuations to crush and things told by her friends.Since her mother was so lenient,she ended up saying in a cool manner that she was pregnant.lol..Her mother was so upset being brought up in village setup in India.This is what happens if mothers encourage their daughters to do everything.Not every mother is like that.She should have taught her some moral values also.
