Yesterday I started sharing with you the Eleven Step Program to see if you are ready for parenting. Here is the next lesson.
Lesson 2
Before you finally go ahead and have children, find a couple who already are parents and berate them about their…
2. Lack of patience.
3. Appallingly low tolerance levels.
4. Allowing their children to run wild.
5. Suggest ways in which they might improve their child’s breastfeeding, sleep habits, toilet training, table manners, and overall behavior.
Enjoy it because it will be the last time in your life you will have all the answers.
Oh where to start on this one. Especially number 5. I cannot tell you the number of people that say “Well when little Johnny was that age…” and then ramble on about their experiences. If I want advice, I will ask for it!
Fortunately, the first 4 haven’t effected us yet. Colt isn’t old enough yet to be officially disciplined or running wild.
In the shelter of your presence you hide them from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues. [Ps. 31:20]
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