Caring what other parents think
By SissyRose
@SissyRose (235)
United States
May 6, 2012 8:28pm CST
I live in a small town. So therefore everyone talks to everyone and unfortunetly about everyone..ugh. But my oldest child plays t-ball, and her coach asked if I would make the hair bows for her team. I was flattered to be honest it made me feel good that someone noticed that I am good at something..lol. But I am also kind of nervous that I am going to be scrutinized if they aren't perfect. I love making bows, and I would love to sell them in the local boutique, but with the way that everyone talks around her it kind of scares me. I think I have said things like this before when I have talked about selling them at the local flea market. But should I worry about it or not? To be honest I know that I shouldn't but I guess I just need some reassurance..I also don't like the idea of my daughter having the mom that makes the cruddy hair bows.
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7 responses
@jobfindonline (1744)
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7 May 12
In my opinion you should go for it and do the best that you can. You cannot please everyone so be sure to expect that you will still hear something even if you did your best. Maybe you are too worried about your daughter's reputation. What yo will do is not a shameful thing and it will not do something bad with your daughter.
@SissyRose (235)
• United States
8 May 12
It turned out great and all the kids loved the bows and the coach that asked me to make the bows loved them. So i was very happy with the outcome.
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
7 May 12
Obviously you make nice hair bows, otherwise they wouldn't have asked you to make them. As for worrying about what the other parents think, don't. I have lived in a very small rural town before, and gossip ran wild. Some of it comes from jealousy on their part, that they weren't the one asked, whether they can do it or not. Some just want to be nosy, and others aren't happy unless they are complaining about something. Don't let it bother you and don't worry about what they think, if you love making them, do it! And in these economic times, I'd be selling them to everyone and anyone that wanted them. Good luck!
@rogue13xmen13 (14403)
• United States
7 May 12
Honestly, as long as you don't neglect your kid, abuse them, or anything like that, then I think that you are a good parent. If people are going to criticize other parents for anything, then they need to take a good look in the mirror before going there.
Most parents are not perfect, and most children don't care, but as long as you love them, would do anything for them, and as long as you try to do the best that you can for them, then no one should be complaining.
@luanakent (794)
• Brazil
7 May 12
All work is good if are honest.
There is no reason for shame or concern.
Cheer up!!
who does not try.... can not complain then is not it??
Good luck . Positive thinking.
That i can do all things who strengthens me.
@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
7 May 12
No I wouldn't worry about it at all. But that is just me because I don't give 2 cents what someone thinks or says about me at all. If they don't like it then they can shove it where the sun don't shine and do it themselves.
@musicluv4life (1867)
• United States
7 May 12
You should make them, they asked you to and if they dont like them thats there problem, they can make their own next time. Im sure you will do great maybe making them for her team will give you the braveness to sell them as well.
@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
7 May 12
People have obviously noticed that you make lovely hair bows. Make the bows, be flattered and do not worry. You could be sneaky. Put price tags on them, then act embarrassed and take them off, or bring some designs to let people pick from, but make sure they have tags on them. Then when they get them for free or for the cost of the materials, they will feel like they have gotten a real bargain. If someone were ungracious enough to dislike them, then they can just make their own. You rock.
