Sorry but this really tends to yank my chain when people talk of inequality. I am uber in that aspect. Females are not victims. You need to get rid of that old world mentality and embrace equality. If she sent the picture despite any reason and I can see some in the matter and it just blew up in her face (it happens we all know it does despite the best of intentions) that does not make her a victim so stop portraying her as one. Victim this, victim that. All the guys fault (hold up I am getting to them) that is the biggest sexist mentality there is. And yes it is sexist you can argue that it isn't all day but at the end it still will be. (Defined as: pertaining to, involving, or fostering sexism: a sexist remark; sexist advertising. and Sexism is defined as: attitudes or behavior based on traditional stereotypes of sexual roles. Tada it is sexist behavior Dictionary.com for reference) Culpability it is.
Now in all equality what the hell are they doing sending pictures. I don't care if it is a "guy thing" (Sexist remark). First that is not harassment as it would fall under media usage rights. It isn't a copy righted image and thus when sent is public domain. That said it is called class. This is what happens when you isolate your kids from reality and don't teach them manners and respect. You can't blame the boys that received the picture unless he asked for it. That is unfair and would technically mean you can blame anyone for anything that isn't their fault but the pictures should be deleted and everyone needs to move on with their lives. Reprimanding are needed on all sides.
On the mothers end. I will not lie to you. You failed in the moment. People will sugar coat the reality all they want but you still didn't succeed. But hey don't feel bad. Live, Learn, Grow. I failed 3 times today in a matter of 2 minutes. Could have been 4 or 5. Credit card wasn't working when I was trying to pay for groceries. Everyone fails it is part of life. Pick up the peaces and move on. Do you know how many business ventures I have failed at. Well fail is kinda harsh but I sure didn't succeed so technically I did fail, but I walked away with new knowledge. It can be said that the only time you ever truly fail (which is an absolute 100 % fail) is when you don't learn anything. As long as you walk away with something you learned something and in that aspect have succeeded.
Though this is a good example of how ignorance is not bliss it is just ignorance (not my quote). Stuff hits home. Though I have to say I am becoming quite shocked at the level of stupidity lately. Anyone else with me on that. Smarties (I have a blog post for that), sexting, god knows how many other trends. It seems people are just loosing their minds lately.
There is nothing wrong with being ashamed of a person. It is human nature nor is it bad to let someone know. Though I think it would have been better if she would have let her child know that she still loved her. Shame and lack of love are two different things.
Is it the harsh reality yeah. I am though a pleasant person (debatable :)) who my friends can come to for help.
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