I'm reading the book "Christlike Parenting" by Dr. Glenn I. Latham. I know its shocking that I am actually reading a book but desperate times call for desperate measures. And that is what is going on right now. I have been having some issues with my children, probably not any worse than most parents and their children. The talking back, fighting, arguing, not minding and flat out attitude is really getting to me so I pulled out a book I bought awhile back and thought well Cory and I can't figure out what to do so we are calling on some help. While reading I came across this quote.
"Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he's been robbed. The fact is that most putts don't drop, most beef is tough, most children grow up to be just people, most successful marriages require a HIGH degree of mutual toleration, most jobs are often more dull than otherwise. Life is like an old-time rail journey.... Delays, side tracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas, and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride."
This is an awesome book and has already help me deal with everything that is going on. Sometimes it takes a slap in the face by a book to realize that maybe it's not only the children maybe it is the way we view ourselves and our lives that make the problems worse than they are. I recommend it to every parent. Religious or not it is a book that will help everyone.
