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So... I started @SchittsCreek right after they swept the Emmy’s. My child was 8 then. I give a lot of flex letting him watch shows with mommy. Sometimes he was into it, other times not and sometimes I told him maybe that scene or episode might not be appropriate...
A thread.
A thread.
Now, a lot of times, mommy got uncomfortable. I’ve taught him much but a lot of old “norms” crept into mommy’s brain. I resisted all of them and chose NOT to add commentary or explanations. “Have I set the foundations?” I asked myself...
He watched David and Patrick and their relationship unfold. From the first meeting to first kiss to coming out to the wedding in the series finale.
He watched mommy get super emotional as tears would sometimes well up as each character on the show evolved and there were times mommy saw him well up too...
Friday, my boy turned nine. Yesterday, mommy watched all of Season 6. He watched a few with me... the last four episodes we watched together in the living room. He was sometimes cheering...
After the finale ended... my nine year old boy said (and I quote) “That was one of the best finales ever! Mommy, that was a great episode!”
TODAY... he randomly says about the show: “Mommy, I hope they do a reboot or sequel to follow up! I don’t want their story to end!”
(Hear that writers? Get on it)...
(Hear that writers? Get on it)...
All this to say:
Love is love. Parenting is not easy. But you know, kids get it. And it’s really us grown ups that need to re-wire our preconceived notions of what we were maybe taught or what we are supposed to teach them.
Not once did he need disclaimers or my guidance.
Love is love. Parenting is not easy. But you know, kids get it. And it’s really us grown ups that need to re-wire our preconceived notions of what we were maybe taught or what we are supposed to teach them.
Not once did he need disclaimers or my guidance.
This parent is grateful for @SchittsCreek for this wonderful and beautiful experience. 
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