Things you should know about me....

I always tell the truth, to everyone, regardless of how hard or painful it might be to me or someone else.  Sometimes it is hardest to tell my child the truth because as parents we often use "white lies" to manage our children.  If you want your child to listen to you make sure they never catch you lying.

I am strong willed and stubborn but realistic.  I would have been defined as ODD if they had named that disorder 20 years ago.  I'm intelligent and wise beyond my age so I often feel I should share that with others.  Life had to teach me hard lessons to make me accept that I could be wrong. 

I do not expect anything from anyone that I would not be willing to do myself.  This includes my child who I parent by example.  Yes he has some of my bad traits but I'm proud to say he has many more good ones.

I never hold someone else responsible for my feelings.  I alone decide how I will feel about something and I alone have the ability to change how I feel about something. 

I feel very strongly that what is wrong in society can generally be traced back to a lack of effective parents.  I'm not saying most parents are not good people with the best of intentions but I do feel most kids could benefit from the parents getting some professional guidance.