I'm a monster?

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Got called a "monster" by some kids at Sam's school today, and a kid was told, "Look out, its headed your way."

I have no idea where this came from, or what I could have possibly done to deserve that, but it kinda hurt.

Ah, well.

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Your aren't a monster.

It's just perceptions and kids are notoriously cruel, Dorothy.

You are what you are, and they have been taught that such a thing is unnatural.

Kids that age rarely look beyond the surface and what they have been fed by parents, church, or whatever.

Big tight hugs.

Maggie

Don't go with preconceptions!

For kids any adult and 80% of older kids will qualify as monster if it will hit they fancy.
If it was something else they would use much nastier qualifiers.
To be called monster by contemporary kid is almost a compliment as monsters are cool!

Don't pay attention to kids.

They had some game going on and coming of the monster was necessary at the moment. So any adult would qualify :-)
Kids can be cruel without intending to be so. Kids can say things because these things fit some game going on. My nieces/nephews called me some nasty names because I'm not exactly slender :-) (and right after receiving some nice presents they still playing with year later...)
My point is that for kids 100%-2 of adults will qualify as monsters :-)

Roll with it

you should've went arggggghhhhh!!!! or did a zombie like "BRAINS" or you should've told them, "Not only do I know where you live, but that the nearest sex offender lives 3 doors away and I know his number".

All in all, they are kids. Kids I take it that you don't even know, so what do you care. The other day while walking down the street some black kid told me to get off his block because I was a racist (which I am not), I didn't let it bother me though because a) it wasn't true and b) what do i care, he doesn't have impact on my life.

Katie Leone (Katie-Leone.com)

Writing is what you do when you put pen to paper, being an author is what you do when you bring words to life

Monsters

Or maybe "Me Want Cookie!" depending on how old the kids are.

But cookies are just a

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But cookies are just a sometimes snack. Whatever that means.

Kids can be jerks. Ignore them because they are not worth the heartache

"Being diagnosed with Paranoia...

...does not mean that THEY are not gonna get you!"
They were kids! Monster is a cool thing with contemporary kids. Are you not aware of Moshi monsters that are a rage among kids in UK?
So if any kid will call me "monster" I will be glad :-)
So, don't put your preconception of world preconception toward you into kid's mouth :-)

Eeek! Monsters!

Eeek, I'm dating a monster!

Oh wait, I'm a monster too. So that's okay.

Although I've heard human/monster relationships can work sometimes too.

Anyway...

Dotty, I'm sorry this happened and upset you. I really hope Abby's right and it's innocent, and not the other option. (or maybe it's an unknown third option)

If you're a monster, you're the nicest kind of monster I know.

Your monster/friend,
Lisa Dani
Member of Bailey's Monsters
and Team DorothyMonster

(If this spreads to affect Sam, or the other kids bother her about it, you may have to have a talk with her. Maybe with the school administration if it's serious. Don't live in fear of this, but be aware. Other than that, be your wonderful self.)

stunned

Amazing isnt it? how some illiterate fools are allowed to procreate and teach their offspring (who are innocent)theyre stupid way of thinking.... screw them .. hold your head high & be proud of who you are .. they dont like it send them to see me ..Papa

honestly...

I really do think the most innocent theory is the best one most of the time. In this case, that the kids were playing a game and Dot was unwittingly involved is a very convincing theory. The kids were probably more hurt by Dot's reaction than Dot was accidentally hurt by the kids attempt to include her in their playing. Especially if they were seeing her as being a "mommy" figure - they expect mommies to play their little games eagerly.

Though I can certainly understand why Dot DID react the way she did, I really don't think the kids meant any harm by it. Not this time, at least.

Abigail Drew.

Once

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You were a convenient prop. That is what it sounds like at least.

I can understand why it would hurt though.

Not a monster

Dorothy, How were you presenting at the time? As Dorothy/As your male embodiment) or somewhere in between? Is your predicament/situation known at her school? Do you know the kids? Are they friends of Sams or perhaps kids who B/bully her? How old are the kids?

I think all of these questions need to be answered and analyzed before any answer to your inquiry can be made.

The possibilities are endless. It can be a silly kids game. Part of an attack on Sam, by attacking her parent. Or it can be what you fear.

But analyze the situation first before you get upset.

RAMI

RAMI