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Anger and Kids Don’t Mix
2011-01-06 14:29:00
Are you a parent? In the past, we’ve talked about how difficult it is to maintain relationships while out on the road. Even though we spend a lot of time away from home, this does not exempt us from our duties and responsibilities of parenting. Sure, drivers face additional stresses of parenting, but there are ways to head our families in the right direction without blowing our stacks. Remember that we are not to push our children to anger. We are supposed to teach and train them how to grow up and be responsible adults. Getting angry doesn’t do this process any good at all. Comment here.
For more information, 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.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: anger,parenting,archive,blog
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Raising Kids While On the Road
2011-01-03 11:05:00
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 it up to Dad or Mom? How can this get done in a trucker’s family? Comment here.
For more information, 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.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: family,parenting,archive,blog
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Legacy
2010-12-20 12:46:00
“Easy” Eddie’s lawyer skills kept Al Capone out of jail and living the high life. He didn’t so much care about the atrocities happening around him, but Eddie wanted to give his son a good name. He ‘fessed up to the authorities and Capone went to prison. Before the year was through, Eddie was murdered by the mob in a lonely Chicago alley.
A pilot, on his way back to his carrier, spotted a Japanese squadron headed straight for the fleet. Without concern for his safety, he attacked them. He fought so hard that the Japanese had to abort their mission. When they reviewed his gun cannons, they found he’d destroyed five enemy aircraft all by himself. He became the first Ace fighter pilot. His name was Butch O’Hare, recipient of the Medal of Honor and he was Eddie’s son. Chicago was so proud they named O’Hare airport after the brave pilot.
Everyone leaves an example to their children to follow: good or bad. Driver, you may be on the road a lot, but what kind of legacy are you leaving for your kids? It’s never too late to turn things around. Want to talk about it? Comment here.
For more information, 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.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: blog,archive,significance,parenting,family
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My Dad Made Me Stronger
2010-03-05 13:24:00
When I was young, I often thought that my dad was too hard on me. When I compared my life to those of my friends, I resented him even more. Now I realize that without those hard lessons, I would not be equipped for the real trials of life. I raised my own children in a similar way because I shared the same goal with my Dad; to raise independent adults who can handle life’s problems. Today, I look back on those hard times and I am thankful. I’ve learned the truth of that saying, “What doesn’t kill you, will make you stronger.”
What hard lessons are you grateful for today? Are you passing those lessons on to your kids? Comment here.
For more information, 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.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: parenting,archive,blog
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Training Wheels Don’t Last Forever
2010-02-25 07:59:00
A friend of mine re-married a couple of years ago. Occasionally, he calls to vent about his step daughter. Even though she’s an adult living on her own, she considers even small problems to be a catastrophe that requires parental attention. Recently, she called in tears because she was out of bottled water. She doesn’t like the taste of tap water and had a cold. So, she couldn’t go to the store herself, and she wanted my friend to make a 25 mile round trip to bring her bottled water.
How does someone with this mindset handle a real crisis when they can’t clear even the smallest of hurdles? Obviously, this young woman was raised by folks who were her friends instead of her parents. It’s your job to make sure your children are equipped to handle the real trials that come with life. What are you doing to prepare your children for their future when the “training wheels” are removed? Comment here.
For more information, 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.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: parenting,archive,blog
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Anger and Kids Don’t Mix
2009-03-04 07:57:00
Are you a parent? We’ve talked in the past about how difficult it is to maintain relationships while out on the road. Even though we spend a lot of time away from home, this does not exempt us from our duties and responsibilities of parenting. Drivers face additional stresses of parenting, but there are ways to head our families in the right direction without blowing our stacks. Remember that we are not to push our children to anger. We are supposed to teach and train them how to grow up and be responsible adults. Getting angry doesn’t do this process any good at all. Comment here.
For more information on anger or 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.
Tags: anger,parenting,family,archive,blog
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Raising Kids While On The Road
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.
Tags: blog,archive,parenting,family
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