A textbook can't instruct you how to be a good parent. The most popular approach is probably trial and error. Having said that, how would you react if one of your kids started misbehaving? Would you work tirelessly to see that he matured into a respectful adult, or would you tolerate their wrongdoing out of concern for their reaction? The story below is an account of a frustrated father. All by himself, the original poster (OP) is raising his two sons. One son is an absolute angel, and the othe…

Divorce is never easy, however, when kids are involved, that's an entirely different ball game. You don't just get to get a divorce and walk your separate ways, but you are forever tied together whether you like it or not. So, in my humble opinion, if that's the case, why not make it as pleasant as possible for all parties involved? The account that follows is the story of a daughter of divorced parents who feels she has reached the tipping point and can no longer maintain a relationship with h…