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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding parenting and child rearing.
Experience in the area
I am the father of Ten children and have been married for over 29 years. My wife and I have adopted two children and have successfully raised into adulthood four of our ten. We are Grandparents and have experience in that area as well.
Education/Credentials
I have a Masters in Special Education, with over 15 years in education and over 29 years as a successful parent.
What do you like about this subject?
The ever changing family dynamic requires an ever changing perspective and a flowing, understanding idea of what it means to be a parent in this volatile time we now live.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
There is an idea of permissiveness that is flooding our society. It is this very idea that has threatened the next generation to a life of misery and dependency. The importance of teaching moral behavior through example has never been more important.
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| Colleen | 01/26/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I love that idea. Thank you. |
| Colleen | 01/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
| Rebecca | 11/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for you quick response. My ..... |
| Dolly | 11/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your prayers, at this point ..... |
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Recent Answers from Richard Taylor
2012-01-25 tantrums:
Let her have her tantrum....walk away from her and don't talk to her. Leave her where she is and if you have to drive away. Don't drive too far but far enough to let her have the impression that your
2012-01-25 tantrums:
First of all, nothing is normal about a 13 yr old girl. You may never have to spank her again. She may have gotten the message. I would not tell her that you will never spank her again, letting the
2011-11-03 social awkwardness:
First of all this is not an uncommon issue and one that can have an easy solution but it depends almost entirely on your son's willingness to participate. It seems to me that he is voicing his desires
2011-05-30 RAISING TEENS:
The simple answer is you need to start acting like a parent. Your kids have seen you stay in this terrible marriage and have learned from your acceptance of your husbands mistreatment. Your kids need
2011-05-21 8 year old lying:
Thank you for your detailed explanation. After reading your entry my first thought was to recommend a stringent plan of positive reinforcement but after further thought I suspect some issues that are
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