Truth or Consequences

Today we had to go through with something we didn’t really want to do. It didn’t bring us any pleasure or satisfaction. It made our son unhappy. But maybe he’ll learn we mean what we say. Last spring we were having some problems getting Jeremy to tell the truth regarding school. Lying about homework just…

Bribes

Have you ever bribed your kids to get them to do something? Of course, we all have. Tonight the issue was reading. My son hates to read. His least favorite class is English. He has a book to read and an essay to write. A book report essentially. He brought the book home, which he…