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If we came with manuals the introduction would say:
You are about to embark on the most demanding, time consuming, all-encompassing, physically and mentally draining job of your life. It also happens to be the most loving, giving and rewarding.
Your job is to shape, mold and form little me, so that when I grow up to be big me I will have all of the values you have carefully instilled.
Remember:
I need discipline. And, discipline means "to teach."
So, with that in mind, while you are raising me, think of misbehavior as a mistake.
Teach and praise new behavior.
When I know better, then I can do better.
Establish simple rules with logical consequences.
Be consistent.
Be kind but firm.
Never Hit me.