Go Ask Jo: 7/20/2022

Dear Jo,

This weekend I was invited to attend a baby shower for a coworker's daughter. Several other coworkers attended as well. None of us had actually met the daughter. When we were introduced to the daughter, we all congratulated her on her upcoming bundle of joy....only to be told she wasn’t pregnant YET.

Not only was she not pregnant, but she also was not even trying to get pregnant. Our coworker told us her daughter was down in the dumps since so many of her friends were pregnant and having parties, so the mom threw this faux baby shower.

I demanded my gift back and left. Now my coworker is harassing me at work. AM I IN THE WRONG HERE? Please tell me this isn’t a new trend.

Signed, No Baby in Sight

Dear No Baby,

Wow, I am speechless. You are NOT in the wrong. It is weird, manipulative, foolish, crazy (I could go on and on) to expect others to pay for your daughter feeling sorry for herself. Both her and her daughter need a swift kick in the rear end, a reality check, a good slap into reality (I could go on and on, again).

Ignore her stupidity and selfishness, and move on knowing you are the sane one.

Signed, Jo

Dear Jo,

Is it okay if I pay other children to bully my daughter? She is such a wimp. I believe that experiencing bullying can help her build character and strength. Do you think $20 a day for a bullying session is too little or too much?

Signed,

Giving a Backbone

Dear Giving,

I am not sure how to answer this. ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR EVER LIVING MIND?!!!! Absolutely, positively NO STINKING WAY! Your daughter has her own path. Your job is to foster her with love and acceptance. Maybe you should focus on providing her with positive opportunities to be brave. IF, and I mean IF, she is bullied at school (not by people you pay!) then teach her to deal. I think YOU may need to be bullied a bit. I volunteer!

Signed, Jo