When My Kids Wanted To Give Up

The Romans Thought Of Themselves As The Chosen People, Yet They Built The Greatest Army On Earth By Recruiting Warriors From Any Background.

I'm A Proud Strict Mom And, You Know, I'm Really Proud Of The Two Daughters I've Raised. And I'm Especially Proud Of My Relationship With Them. We're Very Close. I Think We're Good Friends.

I Kind Of - I Like My Life, I Feel I Have Lots Of Opportunities. And My Parents Actually Having Had Such High Expectations For Me - I Would Say It's The Greatest Gift That Anyone Has Ever Given Me. I Complained A Lot When I Was Little, But That's How I Feel Now. And That's Why I Tried To Do The Same With My Two Daughters.

A Lot Of Parents Today Are Terrified That Something They Say To Their Children Might Make Them 'feel Bad.' But, Hey, If They've Done Something Wrong, They Should Feel Bad. Kids With A Sense Of Responsibility, Not Entitlement, Who Know When To Experience Gratitude And Humility, Will Be Better At Navigating The Social Shoals Of College.

Some Parents Let Their Kids Sleep At Other People's Houses, Where They Drink Alcohol, Watch Tv For Hours And God Knows What Else. But If You Say You Have To Get All A's And Practice The Violin For Two Hours, Then They Consider That Abusive. That Upsets Me.