I am amazed at how short-sighted we can be.  I recognize that many mothers can find themselves in difficult situations. I have no doubt that Alex Rodriquez’s wife has been recently hurt by her husband’s behavior as well as the intrusive fans of the New York Yankees.  However, as a mom, she needs to remember that wearing offensive language on the back of her shirt says says nothing about her husband and everything about her.

Whether we like it or not, we are always examples for our kids.  What does her fashion statement tell her children on handling problems and pain?  If her children wore something that offensive to school, they would be sent home. 

Let’s remember that what we do in moderation our children will do in excess.  Moms have a responsibility to act and not react.  In the difficult moments of life, we need to remember that we have to keep our focus on our children.  We cannot allow our pain to create bad examples.   

I know this:  I have never wanted to do anything that would embarrass my kids.   I am sure if Mrs. Rodriquez gave it some thought and looked into the future, she might wish she would have made another choice in t-shirt selection.