2009-02-27 09:15:00
Back in the 70’s, there was an animated TV show called “Wait till your Father Gets Home” which revolved around the Boyle family. The show’s theme song opened like this:
“I love my Mom and Dad and my brothers too
And the groovy way we get along
But every time the slightest little thing goes wrong
Mom starts to sing this familiar song:
Wait ‘til your father gets, until your father gets,
Wait ‘til your father gets home.”
Isn’t that a familiar concept with truck drivers and their families? The discipline of children is very difficult while out on the road. Don’t get me wrong. It still needs to take place. After all, who wants their kids to struggle with self-control, anger or a lack of respect for others when they grow up? We don’t want our kids to think there are no consequences in life or learn to be demanding and self-centered do we? No, we all want our children to grow up and be responsible. Who is going to discipline them? Is up to Dad or Mom? How can this get done in a trucker’s family? Comment here.
For more information on families check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
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