Plate #25
The son is mischievious and the mother bad tempered. Which is worse?
Growing up I was spanked on the butt and assumed this was the way everyone was handled when doing something wrong. When I got married I planned on doing the same thing if such force was necessary. How else was I supposed to discipline my children so they would learn properly? My wife was quick to inform me that love is more important than hurt and could solve problems in the long run if handled correctly.
Now that we are expecting our first child in May we will be learning the joys of parenthood. Like all things, there is opposition in all things; the good and the bad. With the many wonders of raising a child also come the mud on the floor, the drawings on the walls, and even the broken pots. My daughter will most likely involve herself with breaking things that I hold dear and teach me the importance of patience and love. I hope that I and everyone can learn to be the more mature parent and handle those situations in the manner that can benefit both you and the child.
*NOTE: You can see my first Los Caprichos post HERE! Also check out the movie Martian Child
I know what you mean! It's a whole new world right now taking care of our new little one! I've never felt more exhausted or inadequate all at once! I had the mission for that! And now it's a child! I have a million how to discipline books right now that I'm reading....we'll see how it all goes as time goes on! Oh, the joys!!!
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