A test I am proud to fail

The experts, (a.k.a the parental control asassins) will say that as a good parent............you must  follow a certain protocol, when raising children.
So you dont mar their sensitive little souls.

You must never raise your voice and/or shame them for their actions. This breaks their spirit.
Instead try to get to the base of their decision and be understanding.

You must begin to allow them a voice/choice in the decision of their life, from an early age.
This promotes independence and self esteem.

Award participation beause they gave it a shot, and that in it self deserves reward.

Dont tell them no.....instead offer alternate courses of action, to build decision making skills.

Your childs happiness should always come first....avoid the things that may cause them to cry, be sad, experience disappointment, or feel rejected.
If rainbows dont shoot out your butt, then you are obviously a bully.

The list goes on and on and on.....

These are the answers to the test, that only the Best parents pass.

--------- Calling All Bare Children -----------

This is OUR house. Anything within its walls belongs to us, and falls under our jurisdiction.
We bought it so it belongs to us, & we allow you the use of it because we are generous, BUT if you do not care for, or appreciate it......we will revoke our generosity. Indefinately.

If the occassion calls for it, we will raise our voice and tell you that your actions are shameful.
You will not ever be made to think that there is an occassion where bad actions are ok. Ever.

We will not consult you on things we feel dont concern you, instead we will inform you of what we have decided and how you are expected to help.

When you are a significantly contributing member of the family, we will teach you how to assist us in these decisions, so you can learn make them when you are grown. 
Until that day, we will function in a "I say-->You do" format.

Participation is expected, but may not always be rewarded. This is how life works my little grasshoppa'.
You will not get a dollar for cleaning your room.....you will do it because I have raised you not to live in filth and because I said so.

You will get praise when you do well, because it builds character......rewards will be saved for the exceptional things you do, because that will build a desire to excel.

There ARE going to be alot of times I tell you no, not because I dont love you, but because thats my job.
There are TONS of things that you shouldnt do, or arent ready for yet.......
The definition of NO is that discussions are over, you simply will not do it without facing a consequence.

Although your happiness is important to me.......it is NOT a priority.
You will experience sadness, disappointment, rejection, and unhappiness on occassion.
My love for you will try to soften these blows, but my responsibility for you will allow you to experience them because you must be prepared for life.

You are not just children, you will one day contribute positively to society.
We are not just parents.........we are the builders of your foundation.

You will be Responsible, Respectful, Powerful, &Wise.
You will carry in you the ability to be Just, Humble, Self Reliant and Successful.

We will be be firm in our raising of you, because these things are our greatest desires for you.............Because It is our job, and our greatest priviledge

I may fail their test.......but I will NOT fail you.