I really don't think she's very nice sometimes. It seems that most days the friendship is only one-sided. I try to give respect, hugs, love and attention, only to be rejected. And the tone she has with me!? I'm just so confused as to how to move on in this friendship! I've been reading books that give all different kinds of advice.. some say you CAN be friends, some say you CAN'T. I'm determined though.. This is my daughter I'm talking about, by the way.. We've been going through a bit of a rough spot with her. And it's funny, because all the books I've been reading lately (4) (my husband went to the library - sweetie :) ) say that I need to read the whole book before I try implementing any of their "tricks." Who has time to read the whole book? I'm too busy taking care of kids, laundry, food needs, playing, cleaning, etc.! I need instant results people! All I've read so far is about respect/friendship/relationships with you child (discipline ideas come at the end of books, go figure) - and the advice is great - I'm really learning a ton! I just can't see how I'm going to remember all of this, or even get through to the topic I'm looking for! 250 pages! I haven't read a 250 page book since... well, it's been awhile. I just want to raise respectful, God-fearing children - is that too much to ask?! I need the crib notes! (is that the right word? crib?) This is such a big responsiblility, raising kids.. I know I'm going to make a TON of mistakes (already have), I just want to do the best with what I've been given..
Prov 22:6 "Direct your children in the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it."
Prov. 20:11 "Even children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right."
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