Build a good solid conscience in your children and hope they listen to it.
I remember my first day of first grade (skipped kindergarten)...it was strange to me and didn't feel right, but after a while and kind teachers, I settled in. There were a couple mean teachers now that I look back, that had no right being elementary school teachers with an attitude. Children aren't used to strange adults scolding them.
I remember after a rain at recess, I was on the monkey bars and there was a muddy puddle under them. I needed to know how deep it was, so I put my foot in the water to test it. Well out of the blue one of the mean teachers ran over to me and screamed "I saw you put your foot in that puddle on purpose, now you come with me little boy"!!! She pulled me into my teacher and told her what I did as if I was a bad bad boy. All the class was coming back in from recess and I was told to stand in the corner. I didn't understand what was going on...scared, you bet. I didn't cry, I think my tears were afraid to come out. As I stood in the corner, I looked down to the floor and there was a nickel, that equated to a candy bar back then....all was right in the world.
Our children get their share of bumps and bruises physically and mentally, but it has to be, as they learn to handle themselves in the future. I always said having kids made me grow up...ain't that the truth. Being a mother is a tough job and the most important one of all, ever. So 4EverHis, instill a good conscience in your kids and that will help guide them when your not there. Remember you can do your best but it's not all in your control. Have at it and try to keep your patience.
For what it's worth,
Steve
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