Tag: rudeness

New Year’s

For DAD Only: What’s the Good Word? “You idiot!  Can’t you get anything right?” Does that sound like a drill sergeant?  A control-freak boss?  How about an exasperated dad?  Words can wound like war shrapnel.  Not only have you and I experienced destructive words, we’ve said them. I still remember losing my cool with that… Continue reading New Year’s

Be responsible

For DAD Only: Father’s Little Dividend Do you have an IRA, a 401k, or a mutual fund?  If so, perhaps you will be financially secure some day–especially once your children stop spending all your money on shoes and dental work (and then auto repairs and college fees).  However, you can get a better ROI than… Continue reading Be responsible

Self? Ish! (2 of 3)

Now one enjoys being around selfish people. Their world gets smaller and smaller. Examine your life. Are your children exhibiting selfishness they have learned from you? If not, where did they learn it? Teach them to overcome selfishness by