[Childhood fears are for the weak] I can't believe people are still talking about their childhood fears like it's some kind of badge of honor. Sure, everyone's afraid of the dark or a monster under the bed when they're five, but come on. We're supposed to be grown-ups now, right? Shouldn't we be discussing real, adult issues like property values and community stability?

Childhood fears are for those who haven't learned to look beyond their own insecurities and face the world head-on. Take a look at Pink, for example. When she got into a controversy over a post about Macklemore and Palestine, did she back down because of childhood fears?

No, she stood up and said what she believed, even if it was misunderstood. That's courage. Compare that to people who still cower over a silly old ghost story or some creepy-crawly in the attic. Which one is more adult?

Childhood fears are not just silly; they're harmful. They teach kids to be timid and avoid the world rather than confront it. Look at those charity shop displays that people are calling "huge hazards.

" What do you think is going to happen when a kid sees something like that and gets scared? They'll run back to their parents, not face the fear. And that's not building a strong community.

We need to teach kids to be resilient, not fearful. So, who's brave enough to say that childhood fears are a necessary part of growing up? Because I don't buy it.

Childhood fears are a cop-out, a way to avoid real issues. We should be focused on things that matter--like property values and making our neighborhoods safe and stable. Childhood fears have no place in adult conversations. Let's focus on what truly matters.

Who's with me?

Warmly,
Karen M. Whitmore
HOA Board | PTA Treasurer | ~Wine Mom~
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