07/11/2024
Good morning FBF,
Parents, it’s essential to guide and discipline your children, teaching them to be honest, responsible, and accountable for their actions. Avoid making excuses for them or allowing them to shift blame. While it may feel uncomfortable to address these behaviors now, consider the impact this guidance will have on their future character.
When issues like lying or manipulation go unchecked, they can grow into more harmful patterns. Jeffrey Dahmer’s father, for instance, recognized troubling traits in his son that he later wished he had addressed more directly. Early intervention and support could have potentially channeled those tendencies and saved many lives.
Encourage your kids to be truthful, loving, and responsible individuals. Don’t ignore or excuse behaviors that may seem small now—they shape the adults they will become.