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Originally Posted by graciegirl
One of the reasons for so much trouble with young people is just that. So many people aren't strong or wise enough to realize that showing love is protecting and caring for the children placed in our care by denying them instant gratification sometimes.
It ain't easy being a parent...or a grandparent at times.
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We where not the worlds greatest parents, I know but at least I can rest easy that we taught our son to think before he acted even if not before he spoke. I remember when he was not quite 6 and a neighbor was riding with her daughter on the handlebars of her bike so couldn’t see properly and came to an abrupt stop in our driveway and the girl fell off. He ran up to them and before I could say anything the hands went on the hips and he stomped his foot and said “That is against the rules, where is your helmet, you could die you know” It is parents and grandparents responsibility to explain that the rules are for safety not just a show of power.