Let me rephrase that. I'm a mom that is old school, not that I'm old and a school mom, though I feel old and my kids are still in school; but that's not my point.
Old school love is different that your average 'Huggy Bear, Cuddleumpkins' kind of love.
Old school love is willing to get hard core.
It's willing to let your babies fall out of the nest and let them figure out how to get back up.
It yells when your kids just aren't self motivated and need some 'assistance' getting started.
It isn't afraid to tell the truth, even if the truth hurts a little for now.
It swats kids' upside the head when they get too snarky or disrespectful.
It might even toss a wayward kid out of the house for a time, hoping the culture shock will set them straight.
It cries in private, so the kids don't see how much they are tearing your heart into little bits of misery.
Having an old school heart can be a very heavy burden sometimes. It can also make a parent very hoarse.
But old school love is more than that.
It also helps your child when she's done her best and still can't do it.
It tells your kids how awesome they are- and will be- at the top of your lungs, if they just apply some effort into the game that is life.
It hugs your kids in the middle of a yelling match- even if they fight your embrace.
It calls all your friends and neighbors the second your child slams the door as he leaves home, just to make sure he'll be safe. It makes you worry all night until he returns, yet still manages to keep your turmoil a secret.
And it's not afraid to ugly cry in front of the kids if all else fails.
Old school love isn't easy. It isn't that soft, warm blanket that people love to sink into after a hard day. Old school love is more like a snug, secure jacket that keeps you warm enough, but allows you to do what you have to do to accomplish life. It's like Kevlar- tough, flexible, and durable, and can take the hits its' dealt.
Old school love is tough love around the softest of hearts.
I'm a mom with an old school heart. My Kevlar is dented, even torn in places, but it's still holding firm. It will be there when they call at three a.m. asking for help, or when someone breaks my baby's heart. It will also be there for backup in case my child needs some encouragement, or Momma Muscle in case they can't handle the problem. Old school hearts are like that.
So spread your wings my young ones. and go forth knowing I will be there in a half of a heartbeat if you need me. In the meantime, I'll be here to swat you upside the head, yell when you need it, and put on my combat boots when you or someone who wronged you needs a good butt-kicking.
Because old school love isn't afraid to get in the ring to fight with you, or for you. Old school love just wants you to win.
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