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We
live in a horse and buggy community where
someone is always training a new horse.
When you get into a buggy to go down a narrow,
winding, state highway filled with eighteen-wheelers
and logging trucks, you must have a totally
submissive horse. You cannot depend on whipping
him into submission. One mistake and the
young men will again be making several new
pine boxes and digging six-foot deep holes
in the orchard.
Parents
that put off training until their child
is old enough to discuss issues or receive
explanations will find he has become a terror
long before he understands the meaning of
the word. A newborn soon needs training.
Training
is a technique that always works on every
child. To neglect training is to create
miserable circumstances for you and your
child. Out of ignorance many have bypassed
training and expected discipline alone to
effect proper behavior. It hasn't worked.
Disciplinary
actions can become excessive and oppressive
if you set aside the tool of training and
depend on discipline alone to do the training.
I observed a proud stern father, ruling
his children with a firm hand, and making
sure everyone knew it. His rod was swift
to fall, especially in the presence of company.
His children trembled in his presence, fearing
to incur his displeasure. I wondered why,
if he was so firm and faithful to gain obedience,
he had not achieved it before entering the
public arena. I was impressed, but not in
the way he hoped.
From successful
parents, learn how to
- Maintain
fellowship with your child
- Spank
less
- And get
total obedience
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