I am not my children's friend. I am their father. No I am not fair, I am their father. Yes, I am reasonable, I am their father. I am not unapproachable because I am their father. It is my responsibility to be firm in their best interests. I cannot control them when they are gone from the nest, but until that time comes, they will abide by my rules or else, because I am their father. And because I am their father, I set rules for their welfare. I will not tolerate tantrums in Wal-Mart or anywhere else. If they do they know that there will be consequences afterward. They will be home when I tell them the consequences outweigh the fun they might have had.
Having been down this road, I know the results from no guidance at home. I find it sad that parents are too busy to be involved in their children's lives. I am appalled when I hear how some child has abused their parent. Had I ever lifted my hand against my father or mother, I shudder today to think what would have been the consequences. You know something, there was never a dad greater than my dad. I miss him. Was he perfect? No. Am I perfect? No. But I am still my children's father. And because I am their father, I love them enough to set the rules.
Ronald
