When the bad behaviour increases.
When the limits are pushed
and relearned the hard way.
They fight and scream and curse your name.
The dreaded uttered words
“I hate you!”
Usually screamed because it causes more of a scene.
It is in these trying times that the parent must remember
if this is how they react – it is good
because if they got everything they wanted
they would be spoiled and selfish when they grow up.
Afterwards, give them a hug
and remind them of your love.
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