tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post5651985012130713315..comments2023-12-27T22:27:56.989-08:00Comments on A Girl and Her Gun: Something Just Didn't Feel Rightagirlandhergunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-30847748837899465422012-06-12T05:26:32.438-07:002012-06-12T05:26:32.438-07:00Wow, I loved waking up and reading this comment. ...Wow, I loved waking up and reading this comment. Thank you for taking the time to share. I would love to hear how things progress with your girls. Best of luck to you!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-54271273515218612982012-06-11T23:15:16.974-07:002012-06-11T23:15:16.974-07:00I have an almost 15yo that feels the same way abou...I have an almost 15yo that feels the same way about guns. She has no interest in shooting. None of our three girls came out to shoot with their Dad and me this past weekend (our youngest, who is 13 usually does.) :(<br /><br />Hubby and I agreed that next time we go out, they WILL come with us and learn and get comfortable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-34656973686147800032012-06-05T14:14:08.521-07:002012-06-05T14:14:08.521-07:00Well I am not an expert but as a mother of seven a...Well I am not an expert but as a mother of seven and a grandmother of 17 I think you are a Super Mom raising some very smart kids. So you are one super lady, keep up the great workGranny Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057655529584276419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-40670500105410901062012-06-04T10:24:33.990-07:002012-06-04T10:24:33.990-07:00Thanks! I agree it was a good outcome!Thanks! I agree it was a good outcome!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-40237059362592639812012-06-04T10:24:03.128-07:002012-06-04T10:24:03.128-07:00Thank you Eric! Your words are very encouraging!Thank you Eric! Your words are very encouraging!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-64755814467183938462012-06-04T10:23:34.110-07:002012-06-04T10:23:34.110-07:00I am really proud!I am really proud!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-85090539331626880502012-06-04T10:22:46.892-07:002012-06-04T10:22:46.892-07:00Thanks!! She honestly will be tickled.Thanks!! She honestly will be tickled.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-37758860011903114932012-06-04T10:22:24.030-07:002012-06-04T10:22:24.030-07:00Great ideas. Thank you so much.Great ideas. Thank you so much.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-33243647259800504152012-06-04T10:21:35.440-07:002012-06-04T10:21:35.440-07:00So exciting.So exciting.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-6574463995000066252012-06-04T10:21:20.866-07:002012-06-04T10:21:20.866-07:00I will tell her. She is will be very to hear it!I will tell her. She is will be very to hear it!agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-3681868193803248162012-06-04T10:20:53.508-07:002012-06-04T10:20:53.508-07:00Thank you. I will try to factor your thoughts in:)...Thank you. I will try to factor your thoughts in:). I will tell her:)agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-74242271804654977732012-06-04T05:59:55.239-07:002012-06-04T05:59:55.239-07:00Well done! It's good that the plan went down ...Well done! It's good that the plan went down just like it was supposed to, but without gunfire. You couldn't ask for a better outcome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544360303504618447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-55806995689013336612012-06-03T15:17:57.207-07:002012-06-03T15:17:57.207-07:00I don't have kids, but one bit of advice that ...I don't have kids, but one bit of advice that was given to me about kids, dogs, subordinates, superiors, wives, friends, enemies....pretty much everyone, but especially those who look up to you:<br /><br />You are training them all the time whether you intend to or not, whether you are not in training mode with them. They pick up on everything you do.<br /><br />So if you had given daughter a bunch of instructions on what to do -- but did not take SD seriously for yourself -- then M would not have responded the way she did. <br /><br />You mentioned you regretted that you had conditioned her otherwise, I guess you mean in your pre-mugging compliant stage, or whatever you call it. You have about 13 years of training to overcome, but you know you can do it because both you and your husband now "walk the talk." <br /><br />It demonstrates you are serious -- if "weird" :) -- and she picks up on that. Young people who sense hypocrisy feel betrayed, and become hostile quickly. I'll bet your marine hubby can tell you that's how it works with young marines too.<br /><br /><br /><br />One other upside of this is that M may have gotten the emotional reset that allows her recognize that self-defense is not just some "weird" fad that her mom got into. Thankfully a much gentler one than you got, but hopefully enough to focus her mind a bit.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13764469470772631997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-39722999067887579972012-06-03T12:03:16.537-07:002012-06-03T12:03:16.537-07:00Wow! You should be so proud of all your young ones...Wow! You should be so proud of all your young ones. You are doing it right!!!tc in txhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07199854865565471920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-27782827778865221652012-06-03T10:26:57.028-07:002012-06-03T10:26:57.028-07:00WOW! that is really a good... I don't even kno...WOW! that is really a good... I don't even know her and I am proud of her. : )Jacked Up Glock Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859265951050692498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-42933672400940447122012-06-03T09:42:44.905-07:002012-06-03T09:42:44.905-07:00I'm not an expert in developing children's...I'm not an expert in developing children's mindsets, but I imagine when a child is brought up with one mindset and then needs or is expected to develop a different one... just like adults, it takes a while and understanding takes time...<br /><br />Sounds like you're doing a terrific job! My daughter has known for her whole life that we operate differently in our family than most of her friends' families. Over time there have been many little things and several significant situations that have proven our preparations and mindsets to be worthwhile to her...<br /><br />With a decade in 4H Shooting Sports, it's always interesting to see parents bring their kids to for ONLY archery, but after a few weeks they want there kids to try shooting guns... a change in mindset.<br /><br />I'm not sure about M's schedule or commitments, but there might be a youth oriented shooting activity in your area with other girls that would interest her, and let's face it... at her age, she'd probably like a shooting activity with BOYS! lol<br /><br />Dann in OhioGod, Gals, Guns, Grubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289354729286002247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-60991729107398878572012-06-03T09:09:41.173-07:002012-06-03T09:09:41.173-07:00Outstanding!!!!Outstanding!!!!Curt Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-15822497010691747422012-06-03T08:53:59.894-07:002012-06-03T08:53:59.894-07:00i don't think Arete could teach her better! so...i don't think Arete could teach her better! so you know that you are doing a good job! you have been teaching her and even tho she rolls her eyes and thinks you're weird - bahahahah - it is still getting through. you are doing something right, me dear - and that is worth Ft. Knox's gold!<br /><br />your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-71458351576327295852012-06-03T08:26:00.329-07:002012-06-03T08:26:00.329-07:00That's great! The training took, and she did t...That's great! The training took, and she did the right thing at the right time! Good on her!Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-24060972798233354532012-06-03T07:18:58.752-07:002012-06-03T07:18:58.752-07:00Wow! Let her know, I don't know her, and I...Wow! Let her know, I don't know her, and I'm proud of her. she followed her instincts, she protected her siblings, and herself. WAY TO GO!!!! WOO_HOO!! and Mom, you done good!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-7049504115020912002012-06-03T07:14:36.916-07:002012-06-03T07:14:36.916-07:00Instilling proper situational awareness ability’s ...Instilling proper situational awareness ability’s in one’s children as well as an ability to think through the problem for an effective response it excellent. Now factor this in, because I don’t believe you have done so yet; your children have observed you doing this and they have strong parental support and encouragement. Both you and your husband have and are fulfilling your responsibilities to the upbringing of emotionally strong and resilient children. Kudos to everyone involved and please tell your fourteen year old that she has law enforcement potential.Sport Pilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862280966739841769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-26034712955375678542012-06-03T07:01:23.700-07:002012-06-03T07:01:23.700-07:00That's what I was curious about. It'd be i...That's what I was curious about. It'd be interesting to know if the police turn up anything.<br /><br />Take care, AGirl.Broken Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562569871940946226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-34936768336039785032012-06-03T06:49:28.174-07:002012-06-03T06:49:28.174-07:00Way to go kiddo!Way to go kiddo!The Lowry Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14816899055127915648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-46864944492397884892012-06-03T06:46:50.674-07:002012-06-03T06:46:50.674-07:00However the suspicious behavior of this man is bei...However the suspicious behavior of this man is being reported. Just in case he is a bad guy.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577008135895208329.post-61237928630635204142012-06-03T06:45:33.640-07:002012-06-03T06:45:33.640-07:00No, she knew her dad was a millisecond away, so sh...No, she knew her dad was a millisecond away, so she called him. The police could not have gotten there faster than my husband did. I don't want to get to far into it, but home alone isn't really accurate. I don't leave my child's safety up to her or the police, but I am training her because someday she will have to depend on herself and she truly believed she was alone.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.com