prince charming?

was doing some of my childrens literature work today. I realized what every woman in americas problem is when it comes to men. We live in this fantasy world of fairy tales. A ton of single girls my age are "waiting for their prince" Let me ask you- where did that whole idea develop? I guess it was as kids, dressing up in princess costumes- or maybe it was watching and reading disney movies? Where did the idea come from that one day a prince charming is going to ride in on a white horse us damsels in destress will be rescued, and live happily ever after? I think when i have children- if they are girls, im not going to tell them dumb princess stories or let them watch movies. im going to teach them about their real Prince and how much He loves them how they are princess' of a real King. I dont want them growing up and have this unrealistic thought of how an earthly man can come sweep them off their feet, and satisfy them and can be enough to live 'happily ever after', cause no man on earth will ever be enough for them, or for me.
I was reading some random girls blog the other day of her 'ideal man' and what she wants in a man. I actually chuckled a little bit when she listed "i want a man who will never hurt me" but how unrealistic is that? I mean yeah hopefully in a relationship or even in friendships someone doesnt try to hurt someones feelings but living in a made up world where a man will never hurt you? I mean call me cynical or whatver but thats just unrealistic. My parents have been happily married for going on 22 years on friday. They hurt each other feelings and stuff, But thats a part of marriage... and life! If you are going to list qualities you want in a man at least make them realistic.....

my other thought is like- well at least in christian schools the girls are kind of good at not dating. you hear a lot 'im waiting for God to send me the one" well, now a lot of guys have taken on this same attitude..so if the guy is waiting, and the girl is waiting..when will they ever meet if everyone is just waiting?

those are my thoughts about that....comment if you have any other thoughts.


...His love is boundless