Quote From: greggy757I am a single Father of two teen boys. I have provided a decent life for myself and my boys. I let them know that we will not be buying a bunch of junk for Christmas this year. My oldest boy was fine with it, but my youngest who is 13 felt opposed to the idea.
I told my 13 year old that I understood how he felt. I went on to say that it didn't matter. It was a decision I made and I am sticking to it.
Children should not run the show. They are to follow the rules and guidlines set by the parent. It is enough to provide for them all year long. But to put yourself thru the stress of buying gifts for Christmas is not smart.
My boys and I will attent a Christmas morning church service. Afterwards, I have signed us up to serve mealsata homeless shelter in Norfolk, VA. I want my children to be givers. They get enough stuff all year long. Christmas will be a day for them to focus on giving to others.
Children will be what you raise them to be. Parents should put their foot down and be parents, and stop being punks and whimps.
How refreshing to hear a father speak like this. So many fathers have no idea about their kids. I value parents who raise their children to be givers, and to think about others in the world. We are being bombarded by "IT'S ALL ABOUT ME" brainwashing. Teens already think everything is about them, it's that period of their life, but we have to focus on getting them to look outside of their demands and develop a more giving spirit, and we can do that by example. How we act and what we say in the home teaches a child how to view the world.
So many adults now are demanding "ME" time, and the parents are unhappy with their lives, and they are always wanting more toys. No wonder the kids grow up and expect the best of everything.
Yes we do need time to escape but refocus on the family too. Know your kids and talk to them about what's happening outside their community and what's happening to other children in the world. Emulate other young people who are making a difference for underprivileged children. Ask them what they think of the world and the events that are happening.
Enpower our kids to stand out and make a difference, show them you have confidence in their decisions, and for them becoming the next generation to rule.
Cults gather disciples by showing homeless unloved kids, kindness. If we love our kids and others, they won't have the need to fall into these cults grasps.
Nanapoet
Melbourne
Australia
