That is sweet. And nice to hear.
I get so fed up with the school system sometimes --- I think their union limits them. "We can't do this, or we can't do that" because of protocol, proper procedures, etc....
Sometimes in the midst of all the 'proper procedures' you lose plain old common sense.
I know my kids have had special programs where they ask parents and others to volunteer to teach the kids something in their area of expertise. We've had needlepoint, karate, and dancing, just to name a few. They certainly could have found some way, even if only for a few special classes for someone who is willing to share what they know with the kids! Kids absorb a lot-- and who knows --even if just one kid got the message and started to lead a healthier lifestyle-- wouldn't it have been worth it?
I love that he gives his daughter flowers for special events. That is way over-done here though. It's not special anymore. It's more of a competition --- whoever gets their daughter the biggest, and most extravagant bouquet are the one's whose daughter is the most special! Ugh -- turning what started to be a genuinely sweet gesture into a big, showy nuisance!
And it just makes these girls think they deserve flowers and pampering for everything! Just wait till they're old enough for prom. I have a friend who's going through this with her daughter. Special dress, of course. Special underwear for dress-- probably necessary-- hair done-- practice--- hair done for real... manicure... pedicure... get makeup done ( oh no -- can't do it yourself!!) after prom outfit. ... after prom underwear ( no, i'm not kidding)... not to mention shoes!
I wonder what they are going to do when they get married to pamper themselves and feel special!
Sorry -- I really went off didn't I. And it sounds like I'm being critical, and I don't mean to be. It seems your trainer absolutely adores his daughter, and that's wonderful. They say that is the best thing for a dad to do. He should take her out on little 'dates' too. Maybe not yet, but when she's a little older. I have heard this is great because it teaches girls the way they should be treated when out on a date. It should set some pretty high standards for her, when she does start dating.... like when she's 30, or 40 maybe
(I have a 10 year old daughter too -- not sure I'm ever letting her out of the house!!!
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