I am an only child and not used to arguing for every little thing in life. Every now and then my sons have differences. When the arguments get out of hand they really take it far out of bounds. I, as a person do not care for screaming and yelling and not to mention the use of physical harm to convey my message(S). I have no brothers and/ or sisters to know that siblings have differences and sometimes they can get out of hand.
On occasion, my sons will engage in a conversation that will lead to silliness and even further to disaster. Children need nurturing even when they get out of themselves. My oldest son is seventeen and studying to take his road test for his driver's license. Every time we as a family have some place to go, Peter, is a the steering wheel of our family car. My second son Elias, who happens to be his junior by twenty-two months sits in the backs and always mumbles things that would annoy the driver.
When Peter is concentrating on driving and everything surrounding him and the vehicle he is controlling, there is no reason for silly comments from the peanut gallery, that happens to be his brother. As time passes I also discover that there is absolutely no reason for me as a parent to get in between there situation. On the other hand, I happen to be a passenger in the vehicle with every one and if I do not speak up the argument will escalate and a further disaster might ensue.
The line dividing the duties of a parent and those of a judge is very fine and delicate. It is important to stay neutral but it is also necessary to keep my sanity.
The line dividing the duties of a parent and those of a judge is very fine and delicate. It is important to stay neutral but it is also necessary to keep my sanity.
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