Being responsible
As parents you are responsible for your children developing physically, educationally and socially (please don’t forget mentally).
For too long we’ve pushed that responsibility on grandparents, teachers, relatives and even the police.
Know your child by spending quality time, asking questions and monitoring their activities. Don’t call a teacher, grandparent or school administrator a liar. Wake up, the liar may be sleeping in your house. You pay the bills and take back your authority. Homes should have rules. This world is governed by rules to be obeyed.
Come on! Let’s work together to make our homes, schools, workplaces and our Friendly City a proud place to call home.
Pat Fisher Douglas
Columbus
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