Please, dicksbro, don't be so hard on yourself!

Quite tough on myself, aren't I? :)

Relax sir; take it easy.

She made me do it! (my son's favorite words when he gets in trouble and tries to deflect blame to his sister)

That's what our kids used to say, too. :)

Usually I explain to them both there are better ways to communicate.

Valuable lessons can be taught, if we only take the time.

Would that more parents spent the time!

'Xtremely important that parents take that time, isn't it?

You are quite correct.

zealous involvement is what it takes to do it right.

After reading her^^ post I have found that in agree with her thought

Bringing up kids is a full time job.

Can’t disagree with you about that.

Daily doses of love can go a long way