Recently, the 1964 movie, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, has faced criticism for promoting bullying, talking down from parents, and being unfriendly. Here are my thoughts on that...and more. 1. This movie is a Christmas classic. If you like it, good. If you don't fine. It's a over 50 years old and if it offends you, it's not the problem, your perspective (or overly sensitive feelings) are. To add to this, if you're offended just now by something that has been around for 50 - 100 years, someone has gotten in your head. That object hasn't just changed to become offensive. 2. Why are you focusing on Rudolph being picked on for having a different nose? Guess what, kids are mean, and adults can be meaner. Why aren't we focusing on Rudolph shrugging off the criticism of his peers, ignoring the negative talk from his coach, and not letting the discipline of his parents (more on that next) turn him into a victim? He was an o...
Growin' Up Gregory was originally started in 2014 to chronicle what life is like raising a child in today's crazy world. As I planned to story my son's life and his growth, God took over and began to grow me so much more. This blog of a man who loves faith and family where you may find inspiring, business minded, funny, political, or off the wall posts. Note: The views expressed here are my personal views and do not represent any organization that I am, was, or will be a member of.