Thursday, 10 October 2013

Sorry kids.....

Sat here reading the news and all it is filled with is sadness. Last week, with all the stories about kids being killed by their own parents, I realised what an awful time we live in. Parents are supposed to look after their children, not hurt them! Today topped it off, I read the news that Baby P's "mother" would be released early after she "no longer poses a threat to the public". Of course she doesn't! The one person who she SHOULD have looked after is now dead, that poor little boy tortured and she stood by and allowed it to happen! That's the reason I use the term "mother" very lightly! She was in no way a mother - yes, she may have given birth to him, but she certainly didn't love, nurture or protect him, like any real mother would.

I'm sat here so angry. My fists are clenched, I can't stop thinking about that poor little baby, about all the poor little babies and children that have been through similar. Why do "parents" (and I use that term very lightly too!) do it to their own flesh and blood? I just don't get it.

At that point, I remember about the baby in my arms. My baby, snoring, peaceful while he sleeps. That thought comes back to me, "How could they do it?!". Baby B is perfect! Yes, he has his moments, but that doesn't make me angry. What makes me angry is the pain and suffering that kids have to go through from the people that are SUPPOSED to look after them, make them safe, love them no matter what. It's like a contract - as soon as they are born, you should be ready to sign your heart away. Promise them the world.

How could anyone hurt someone so innocent?


But I'm not liking this world at the moment. What has happened? Rewind back 20 years ago and it was safe to play out in the street. We could go anywhere and not worry about being snatched, attacked or worse. Our parents knew once they called for us, we'd be back inside. But now, I don't even like the girls walking down the shop on their own - and that's only a five minute walk away!

I find myself each week apologising to my children. Sorry for all the nasty people, the way the world is and the things people do. I wish I could change it for them.


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  1. Wicked World of Lucas11 October 2013 at 17:39

    Well done for writing this. I have cried this week at the beautiful photo of Baby P and the other angels that have featured so heavily in the news. Sadly, there are more to come and each story will become more and more horrific. There's also a debate about whether mother's who kill their childrne should be sterilized - well as far as I'm concerned sterilization is too good for them. #PoCoLO

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    1. Unknown21 October 2013 at 00:36

      The problem with that is they've already committed the crime. Those poor babies, innocent. My heart breaks everytime I hear about things like this. No child should have to go through this :(

      Thanks for commenting :)

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  2. Unknown11 October 2013 at 17:42

    I still remember when the newspapers showed the first picture of Baby P on their front pages. I was pregnant and unloading my trolley in a supermarket. I burst out crying, and I mean loud blubbering sobs (as I said I was pregnant!), as I despaired how anyone could harm a young child let alone a mother.
    #pocolo

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    1. Unknown21 October 2013 at 00:38

      It's awful isn't it?!

      Thanks for commenting :)

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  3. Tarana Khan11 October 2013 at 21:19

    Clare, I only read about this case now and I am so distraught. It pains me every single day to read such news - about parents killing their children in torturous ways and even starving them. I am at a complete loss when I hear such things because I cannot comprehend how parents can overcome their protective instincts and become monsters. I shed tears at the thought of it :(

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    1. Unknown21 October 2013 at 00:43

      I actually avoid the news as much as I can. I would love to wrap myself and the kids up in a bubble so we wouldn't have to hear / read about these stories. It's so heartbreaking, I'm welling up just talking about it.

      Thanks for commenting :)

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  4. Unknown12 October 2013 at 16:13

    I feel exactly the same way. Isn't it sad how much times have changed now? I wish things were different and I didn't have to worry about my daughter so much. Thank you for linking to PoCoLo x

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    1. Unknown21 October 2013 at 00:47

      I feel the same :(

      Thanks for commenting :)

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