ON RISK ANALYSIS.
ON FOOD.
yes, your
kids will eat mac and
cheese (or peanut butter
and jelly, or hot dogs
depending on the child)
every meal if you let
them. No, they will not
get tired of it. No, they
do not like your idea
of having pork chops
instead. Their tastes will
not grow broader until
you make them.
If you think
what they are doing will lead to them
getting hurt, it will. If you think it will
lead to things breaking, it will. your kids
really are that unaware of danger, their
surroundings and the possible consequences of their actions. It is our job
to have enough foresight to stop them
from doing most of these things. you
will not be able to stop them from doing these things. They are kids, designed
to test your patience and your wallet.
Sometimes they will get hurt. Sometimes
they will break Aunt Margaret's priceless lamp. Sometimes they will throw up
on your mom's new couch. Don't freak
out—you did all that stuff, too.
ON BOYS. If you have boys, they will
most certainly not stop talking about their
private parts. Males are rather fond of
that equipment, and from a young age.
you do need to get it into their heads
not to do it in public.
Mick Warshaw is a single dad who loves
spending time in the country with his three
children. He also loves to cook for them
and his large extended family.
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