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Moms are mean, because they love their children. Kids are still learning how to make good decisions and follow rules. A parent's job is to guide their son or daughter towards the best choices that ensure their safety, health, and success. I will be the first to admit that you did not have a very good start to your life. Lots of your "parents" did not care enough to make sure that you were taught right from wrong. That is not to say that they did not care about you, but for whatever reason, they were not able or willing to devote the time or energy needed to be the bad guy when you chose the wrong path. That does not mean that you have an excuse to do things that you know are wrong.
I'm sure that I seem meaner than a lot of your friends' moms. That is because those kids were lucky enough to learn what was expected of them when they were little. The rules were not changed on them all the time the way they were for you every time you moved. So while you are still learning how to follow rules and be responsible, I have to be as mean as it takes to help you learn those lessons. We have a lot of hard work to do to get you caught up to most other 9 yr olds. Believe me when I tell you that you have come a long way since I met you. I promise to try not to put you in situations that you are not ready to handle. And when that happens and you make mistakes or have problems, no matter how angry I am, I will always be there tomorrow. With even more love for you than I had yesterday.
Plus, it's fun to be mean to kids!! (hahahaha just kidding)
Love, Your Mom
