It's just that I do not have the time and the ability to call in during those hours . The interesting part of the show and its lifeblood is actually on its callers when the hosts throw in a topic. One of this morning's topic hit me to the core of my heart - "parents trying to be hip and making you uncomfortable".
I am the parent.
There were about 2 or 3 callers for that and one mentioned that her Mom was around the age of 45. Bullseye. That's me. I wanted to call in to air the other side of the issue. So, I am taking this shot through my blog in handing my piece to the topic:
When I was young, it was the 1980's. It was the era of punk rock and new wave. In Manila, we had Tia Maria, Jalisco, Stargazer, Where Else that evolved to Euphoria, Mars, Rumors.... please someone stop me from completing the list! We did not have Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Blogger... Heck, we did not have internet. We partied, I mean really partied without gadgets in our hands. It was awesome. Oh my goodness, the fun gimmicks we had.
Then at different points in our lives, we got married and had kids. Some just had kids. Whatever it is, we became parents. Parenting is hard in all its stages - from pregnancy to the teenage years, even to adulthood. But I'm not complaining. I love my kids and as long as I live, I will beat the lights out on anyone who tries to get in the way of their happiness.
Now, beyond this parent role is the kid of the 80's. I don't think the essence of being young or "hip", as it's called in this day and age, escapes anyone. So kids, excuse Mom when I am just trying to be my real self. If I neglect any of my duties toward you then that's when you complain. I can be understanding of you when you are bothered when I try to be "hip" while you are a teenager, maybe, but I hope you get out of that narrow mindset soon. Do not typecast us as the lady in her apron in the kitchen all day or the man in his corporate suit in the office everyday. We are also human with our own identity. Deal with it.
Would I have had the chance to say all that if I called in.
2 comments:
Being hip as a parent is tricky. That is because you don't want to be perceived as childish. So as with other things, strike a balance... not too hip, not too square, if you know what I mean. :) I love Magic 89.9 during Fridays.
It's just that some kids really prefer the "square" Mom and Dad. I remember back in the "hip" days, I envied this friend of mine whose Mom was like a buddy. She could tell her about her crushes!
But yeah you're right, there's got to be a point where to draw the line.... kinda tricky and part of the challenge we call parenthood....
Right after the morning show I switch back to 105.1 but Firdays I'm on it the whole day...
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