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Stephanie  
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 More options Jan 31 2008, 4:46 am
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From: "Stephanie" <h...@noway.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:46:16 -0500
Local: Thurs, Jan 31 2008 4:46 am
Subject: Re: allowance for 9 year old
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seaglassru...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>> That strikes me as self back-patting.

>>> She was responding to self back-patting.

>> I actually waws being *completely* silly about the best parental
>> accomplishment comment, as I believe enigma took it.

> I did think you were sincere there.  And I thought you naturally came
> back with some proud news of your own (not having to buy many
> clothes).  Which got described as self backpatting.  I just wanted to
> point out it wasn't done in a vacuum.

> I have an 8 year old son and I do consignment shops as well as nicer
> stores too (only sales!).  In a way I'm sorta glad he doesn't grow
> fast so we can make the most of clothes.

> seaglass

I am not precisely certain what is wrong with self backpatting. I think some
people feel that to feel happy for or in oneself is an automatic criticism
of others.

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