Andy Reid taking a month off from the team

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

But if they're not going to jail, why??? No consequences for being douchebags. Andy can resume life as normal once it all blows over.

I'm not understanding why the pity on Andy.

I pity Andy as I would pity any parent whose kids are acting like idiots and ruining their lives. Maybe when you have kids you'll feel the same way.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I pity Andy as I would pity any parent whose kids are acting like idiots and ruining their lives. Maybe when you have kids you'll feel the same way.

Well I do have one daughter, though she's not really old enough to get in this kind of trouble, being only 4 months old.

Secondly, I wouldn't want anyone to pity me. Not to open a whole can of worms here, but I'm of the thinking that the actions of the kids reflect upon the parents. If my daughter did something like this, I would accept the fact that it reflects bad on me and the job I did raising her.

It's no coincidence that BOTH of his kids are douchebags. He definitely had a role; should have raised them better.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Well I do have one daughter, though she's not really old enough to get in this kind of trouble, being only 4 months old.

Secondly, I wouldn't want anyone to pity me. Not to open a whole can of worms here, but I'm of the thinking that the actions of the kids reflect upon the parents. If my daughter did something like this, I would accept the fact that it reflects bad on me and the job I did raising her.

It's no coincidence that BOTH of his kids are douchebags. He definitely had a role; should have raised them better.

Fair enough. We're both entitled to our opinions. I just feel sorry for the guy, even if he did screw up as a parent and even if those screwups caused the problems his kids created.

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Well I do have one daughter, though she's not really old enough to get in this kind of trouble, being only 4 months old.

Secondly, I wouldn't want anyone to pity me. Not to open a whole can of worms here, but I'm of the thinking that the actions of the kids reflect upon the parents. If my daughter did something like this, I would accept the fact that it reflects bad on me and the job I did raising her.

It's no coincidence that BOTH of his kids are douchebags. He definitely had a role; should have raised them better.

i have a 19 year old daughter that is constantly in and out of trouble. if there was a manual on how to raise a kid, i wrote it. from being strict on grades, watching her friends, and being totally involved in her life. that was me. my thinkings are you can be the best parent ever. but there comes a time in your child's life when he/ she starts making their own decisions. all you can do is what you think is best for the both of you. ill bet your 4 month old looks like a little princess right now. but until you have walked in someone else's shoes, get off your high horse

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by dmek25

i have a 19 year old daughter that is constantly in and out of trouble. if there was a manual on how to raise a kid, i wrote it. from being strict on grades, watching her friends, and being totally involved in her life. that was me. my thinkings are you can be the best parent ever. but there comes a time in your child's life when he/ she starts making their own decisions. all you can do is what you think is best for the both of you. ill bet your 4 month old looks like a little princess right now. but until you have walked in someone else's shoes, get off your high horse

Easy tiger. Offering opinions is what we do on this site, whether those opinions are judgmental or not.

In Reid's case, I can see how parenting COULD have played a role. I say could because I don't know the full situation. But it would make sense that a football coach who works 70-80 hours a week wasn't there enough for his kids through adolescence. I'm not saying that's the case, but it's a possibility.

Do I feel bad about thinking it reflects poorly on Reid? Absolutely not. That's just life. People judge, I'm a people, and I don't feel badly about it.

I know nothing about your situation. I'm not equipped to give an opinion on the matter.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I pity Andy as I would pity any parent whose kids are acting like idiots and ruining their lives. Maybe when you have kids you'll feel the same way.

23 years old is an adult, not a kid. I feel bad that Reid has sons who are in trouble, but I can't say I pity him. It is his son(s) who I pity more than Reid.

[ncskinsfanec]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

23 years old is an adult, not a kid. I feel bad that Reid has sons who are in trouble, but I can't say I pity him. It is his son(s) who I pity more than Reid.

What is defined as being a kid is subjective anyway. I've seen plenty of 40 year old's who still act like they're 17 and a small handful of 20 year old's who act beyond their years. It's a shame that Andy's kids are putting him through this, though, it's the kind of nightmare every parent fears. Don't like the Eagles at all, but I wish him well through this ordeal.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by ncskinsfanec

What is defined as being a kid is subjective anyway. I've seen plenty of 40 year old's who still act like they're 17 and a small handful of 20 year old's who act beyond their years. It's a shame that Andy's kids are putting him through this, though, it's the kind of nightmare every parent fears. Don't like the Eagles at all, but I wish him well through this ordeal.

You sound like my wife and no I don't need to grow up its more fun to act like I'm still a kid.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by ncskinsfanec

What is defined as being a kid is subjective anyway. I've seen plenty of 40 year old's who still act like they're 17 and a small handful of 20 year old's who act beyond their years. It's a shame that Andy's kids are putting him through this, though, it's the kind of nightmare every parent fears. Don't like the Eagles at all, but I wish him well through this ordeal.

Well that's true, there are certainly adults who should be acting like adults...that is why I say I don't pity Andy Reid, I pity his son(s) who are putting him through this. There isn't an excuse...when someone is old enough to die for his/her country, then he/she is old enough to show some common sense.