Comments on: Don’t Rob Your Kids

By: Fred&Lisa

Fred&Lisa — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:18:30 +0000

Great article and very well written too! We agree 100%. Children are in basic training for life. It is our responsibility as parents to make sure that when the time comes, our children are prepared to meet the challenges of daily life. We have to teach our children to be self reliant now, before it’s too late. Even a boy should know how to do his own laundry and keep his house clean. And why not teach your daughter at least some of the basics of car maintenance and what tool does what? Yes, it is far easier most of the time to give in or do something yourself, but what are we teaching our children? Sometimes to be a good parents, we have to be the bad guy. We have to be able to say “no” even though we know that their only going to throw a fit about it. Children won’t see the big picture until much, much later. But we get our rewards when It’s time for them to go out on their own and we know that we have done our part and prepared them well for life. The bonus to all this comes when we watch them raising our grandkids and witnessing all of our hard work come full circle. Live, Love, Teach and Learn….

By: Keith Wilcox

Keith Wilcox — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:10:19 +0000

you make some excellent points. My dad is a carpenter yet I never learned how to build anything because he never had the patience to teach me. I see what you’re saying even with my own kids. They have wanted to help cook on several occasions that I have said “no, it’s quicker if I do it.” You’re right, I should take the time to teach them. Thanks
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By: Parry Headrick

Parry Headrick — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:40:39 +0000

I found this lesson particularly poignant. I have a new baby, and I’m hoping we can instill in our kids a sense of responsibility. That falls on our shoulders as parents, and it’s not without challenges.

Staying the course will be key.
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By: Bill Beavers

Bill Beavers — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:27:36 +0000

I think many don’t involve their children simply because they don’t want to take the time. They’re to busy and it does take some extra time to deal with the little ones but, time well invested.
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By: Tiffeny

Tiffeny — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:32:54 +0000

Well written and such the truth, children learn from having responsibility and become great dults. No one gets a free ride in life, why would we teach our children too?? thanks!!