Posted on 01/09/2007 3:03:21 PM PST by presidio9
Of course.
My wife succeeds so spectacularly, I think, because she has always modeled perfectly approriate behavior, self-control, and discipline in her own life without being harsh and while remaining cheerful and pleasant. Our sons have amazingly high regard and respect for her. Our two oldest are now married and, to their credit, they sought out and married women similar in temperament to their mother.
I couldn't be more blessed or happier. My boys are all good, obedient, thoughtful, and successful because of their mother. I am one incredibly lucky guy.
This usually got my attention:
You sure are. And you are a very wise man to choose a woman like her. Please give her my warmest regards!
That's the best thing any of us can do for them once they fly the coop. Joining mine to yours right now.
Father God,
We lift up to you these grown children of Marysecretary for your special attention and guidance. Convict them with a right spirit of humility and dependence on Your Will and Purpose for their lives, Lord. We are weak, but You are stronger than every human appearance and circumstance. In Your time, Lord, we pray, illuminate their hearts and minds with Your healing grace, and comfort the heart of your faithful servant, "Marysecretary". We pray to you believing in the Name above all names,
Amen!
You got money for failing???? :D
Nooo, in the olden days "E" stood for excellence. Silly....
Bless you and your beautiful prayer on my family's behalf. Love, Maryxxx
You might be surprised if you actually knew anything about the issue. The real problem with this study is that it missed the most important attributes of child rearing. Whether you use time-out, spanking, suspending privileges, whatever, the critical factors are clarity of expectation, consistency, and followthrough.
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