Oh boy...Is there anything more painful as a parent than when you ask your child to do something, clearly explain the consequence that will result in not doing it AND they still make a bad choice? Following through on discipline when YOU don't want to give the consequence is SO HARD!! I REALLY do want Alan to go to soccer tryouts tomorrow night, but I have to stand firm...and Scott was so supportive.
After he was calm and laying on his bed, Scott and I prayed over Alan and I feel like we had a significant turning point tonight in solidifying our relationship and, as strange as this sounds considering how angry he was at us, in building his trust in us -- that we mean what we say and will follow-through even when it is hard. All he wanted to do was lay and cuddle with us after our talk and that was sweet.
NOTHING in life is as hard as parenting, and NOTHING is more rewarding.
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I totally agree!! The most difficult job you'll ever love:)
I totally agree!! The most difficult job you'll ever love:)
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