Wild Thing’s comment…..
This is from a wonderful blog owned by AbbaGav. He has such a fantastic sense of humor in his writings. Below is something he wrote that I want to share with you.
Since the children are the future, I offer the following child-raising wisdom, for dealing with that troublesome future Jihad Warrior when he just won’t behave:
1. Tell him that if he doesn’t behave, you’ll kill off Uncle Osama in tonight’s bedtime story.
2. Suspend his “Islam’s Funniest Goodbye Suicide-Videos” viewing privileges for a month.
3. Show him a picture of his attractive cousin, and a picture of his homely cousin, and explain that life is about choices.
4. Threaten to let his younger brother kill himself first.
5. No more riding shotgun with Daddy in the explosives truck at parades.
6. If he doesn’t behave, explain that the next time his friends come looking for him, you’ll be forced to tell them he’s visiting a Jewish friend.
7. Make sure he understands how important his behavior is to the family’s honor. Involve one of his sisters in the discussion if necessary.
8. Tell him he can forget about that coveted GI Yusuf doll with Kung Fu detonator grip and detachable brain pan (some internal organs sold separately, batteries not included)
9. Respect his understanding of the concept of consequences: if you can’t count on him to behave now, how can you trust him with the important role of “corpse” in tomorrow’s big funeral procession?
10. Negotiate. And lollipops. Important life lessons must be inculcated from the very first years.
Thank you so much AbbaGav!
* AbbaGav
And thank you. Your encouragement and support has been much appreciated. The troops are lucky to have you in their corner too.