While some think spanking is cruel and unusual punishment and should never be used because it tells your child it’s okay to hit someone, I believe spanking should be one of a number of punishments in a parent’s arsenal. I only spanked my children two or three times in their lives. I never once hit them in anger. So if you continue to believe that spanking should be part of … [Read more...] about Spanking: A Fathers Guide
Parenting
Admit Mistakes
One of the most important things fathers can do to get the respect of his children is to admit when he is wrong. The old saying, “Do what I say, not what I do,” was never correct and was something parents used to get their children to do what they wanted and continue to misbehave themselves. … [Read more...] about Admit Mistakes
Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 5
This is the fourth installment of my 86 year old Aunt Eleanor’s memoir. She’s had polio since she was four months old and is currently in the hospital because of a blockage in her colon. My aunt is now in the ICU because she vomited and inhaled it. I was afraid she wasn’t going to make it, but she bounced back and should be back in her room soon. The next installment of … [Read more...] about Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 5
Childhood Memories–1st Post
My aunt is now 85 and has had polio since she was 4 months old. Below I’ve presented some of her memoir. Refer to my previous post called My Aunts Memoir The reason I have always been capable definitely has to do with my Mother’s strength and determination. She taught me from the beginning that with very few exceptions I could do anything my siblings could do. I … [Read more...] about Childhood Memories–1st Post
Barack Obama on being a good dad and not fathering a lovechild!
As a man it is hard to find good role models these days. Well at least when it comes to politics. The Actions of Anthony Weiner, Bill Clinton, Arnold Schwarzenegger and John Edwards are not as damaging to the country as they are to their families and the ones that love them and believe in them. But, it is nice to have role models. Successful people we can look up to … [Read more...] about Barack Obama on being a good dad and not fathering a lovechild!