Neighbors

So last night was a gathering for the lower half of the street I live on. We had not had one for a few years and they had been so fun in the past I was excited to go.  Shortly after I arrived an older and wiser (but by all means not tact full) neighbor came up to talked to me. She told me how she has been meaning to come up and talk to me for days because of how my daughter rides her bike.  Yes she wanted me to know our child was not be careful or safe.  Now let me just state I really appreciated being told my child was in possible danger. It was hard to take as she called my child an "airhead" and a few other negative adjectives.  I thanked her for her concern and then promptly left the party. I was about ready to lose it and figured I needed a time out. I came home all sorts of mad, and turned on the TV to find Women's conference on and the talk by Pres. Monson was just what I needed. 
The funny thing is I really am glad to know about my child's bicycle safety issues. What was upsetting  was the manner in which I was told and the words used.
So next time I tell you something not so positive about your child, make sure I do so in a positive manner. :) Or you can just remind me of this experience and I'll close my mouth.