Chapter 75 postscript

The methods presented in this book can make the task of parenting easier only when used properly.Children's responses to requests vary widely, and some children are submissive, and they readily accept changes in routine and relationships.Some children are much more stubborn, and will only be forced to accept change when stimulated.Still others actively resist any "new arrangements" in their lives.Wise use of the methods advocated in this book will not lose sight of the fundamentals of a child's temper and personality. Children thrive only when respect and understanding are imbued with their approach.This method can deepen the sensitivity of the feeling and respond better to the child's request in the test of the relationship between parents and children.

A young couple gets lost on a maze of California freeways. "We're lost," they told the officer at the toll booth. "Do you know where you are now?" he asked. "Yes," they answered, "it's written on the toll office." "Do you know where you are going?" the officer continued. "I know." The young couple replied in unison. "Then you're not lost," the officer concluded. "You just need direction." In the process of raising children, clear direction can also help parents reach their goals.But, beyond that, they require luck and skill.Some people may ask: "Why do you need skills when you have luck?" This is to not spoil luck.