Grandpa

Hey everyone, I am a grandpa again. This time I had the privilege to be in the delivery room and assist by counting to ten to let Natalia know how long to push. It is amazing to watch a child come into the world; what a miracle from God.

It seems to be better being a grandpa. You know what to expect and most important you know what is important and what is not. I am more at ease when things go bad and not so upset when he screws up. I know he is a good boy and it will all be O.K. But, of course, he will need parents that will be strict and teach the discipline. I feel good that is not my job.

Raising a child takes a balance between love and discipline. You can’t do either one too much or you will have trouble. You can’t spank when you are mad. I do believe in spanking, but done properly and with the idea to improve and to teach. Raising a child takes time and discipline on the parents' part. As a parent you must study your child and know what makes him tick.

There is not any such method that is perfect. That is why you must know your child and study him or her to know just how to raise them. No one else can do it.