i don't scare mine at all, but other people's kids can be rather unsure of me, dependent on age! with mine, i've taken to threatening them with terrible pain, torture and death. things that they know i'll never actually do. like hanging them by their toes from the washing line so the buzzards can peck their eyes out. the more ludicrous the punishment i come up with, the more the negativity of the situation is diffused. i'm not sure most people would get it, though *chuckles*.
btw, i love the new name! coming into the 40s is so much different than i ever expected. so much more difficult, and yet, really, so much easier than the preceding ages. cronehood is right around the corner. that's amusing, terrifying, and exhilarating all at the same time. i look forward to traveling at least a little of it with you on this here lj. *hug*
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Date: 2010-07-02 07:57 pm (UTC)btw, i love the new name! coming into the 40s is so much different than i ever expected. so much more difficult, and yet, really, so much easier than the preceding ages. cronehood is right around the corner. that's amusing, terrifying, and exhilarating all at the same time. i look forward to traveling at least a little of it with you on this here lj. *hug*