tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post7463256611396381605..comments2023-10-30T07:39:04.857-07:00Comments on Random Thoughts- Do They Have Meaning?: A Father's Obligation- Mistakes HappenJack Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-57948717914876893052009-12-30T19:54:54.159-08:002009-12-30T19:54:54.159-08:00I love this post. I too used to find it very hard,...I love this post. I too used to find it very hard, if not impossible to apologize. Not anymore. I always make sure to clean up my side of the street. <br /><br />I tell my kid all the time, if you can go to bed at night and know you did the best you could at whatever it was you were doing well than no one can ask anymore of youbernthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905337047538489562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-28920948933173601372009-12-05T18:23:34.676-08:002009-12-05T18:23:34.676-08:00It truly sounds as if you are working very hard at...It truly sounds as if you are working very hard at being a good father, by that, I mean an involved, caring parent who does more than 'let the kids raise themselves,' but actively teaches them values to live by.<br />I know so many people who allow their kids just 'to be,' and do the minimum of feeding, educating and clothing them.<br />Keep up the good (hard) work.Lady-Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992305067771885711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-68386363251477333182009-12-04T23:35:27.111-08:002009-12-04T23:35:27.111-08:00Hi Kelly,
Well, I think that we are on to somethi...Hi Kelly,<br /><br />Well, I think that we are on to something. Only time will tell for certain, but most of the time I feel pretty good about it.<br /><br />TCG,<br /><br />Consistency and adaptability are key points. I think you are right.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-1460225238606727062009-12-04T20:33:50.257-08:002009-12-04T20:33:50.257-08:00Best of luck. This parenting thing often feels li...Best of luck. This parenting thing often feels like something we can plan and execute with precision, but then darn it if they don't find a wrench to turn . . . <br /><br />;-)<br /><br />Stick to it. Be consistent. And have the flexibility to adapt when necessary . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-56787219578753691512009-12-03T14:01:06.386-08:002009-12-03T14:01:06.386-08:00Those are the most important guidelines. It sounds...Those are the most important guidelines. It sounds as though you are leading them on the right path.Kelly Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738542739547858853noreply@blogger.com