Sunday, February 27, 2011

realME :)



My name is Janelle Nohara (Jale), I come from a family of 6 children, I am #3. During my childhood I have always been on the heavy side. I was the outgoing funny "chubby" girl. My weight was never a problem until I was consistently ridiculed not only in school, but at home.

I am not looking for no sympathy, but for all of you who have teased a "chubby/big boned/thick/fluffy/fat" kid just remember words can be just as hurtful. I am going to set a good example for my daughter and teach her to love people no matter what they look like. There will always be "that one kid" who's the trouble maker, but i will not stand for my kids being a bully to someone who doesnt look "normal". 

What is the world's definiton of "normal"?

dictionary.com defines normal as

–adjective
1.
conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; notabnormal; regular; natural


My next question is Who sets the standard for what is considered "normal"? 

Answer: Everyone does, everyone has their own opinion on what is considered normal.
For example in Hawaii it is "normal" for local people to eat SPAM! 
(btw, i love SPAM it is freakin awesome)
One the mainland SPAM?!?!? wHO eats that? thatsnot normal! 

my point is, if we raise our children to think of fluffy people differently we are actually teaching them to judge people before they get to know them

EVERYTHING FALLS BACK TO THE GOLDEN RULE:

 TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED 

Its sad but true many people today forget how to treat other in a humane way. 
thats a world i refuse to raise my daughter in. it starts with us parents. we need to set the example.

more on ME in a few hours! 
banana pancakes :)

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