WHAT WE NEED

 Both parents and children need to know that discipline is a good thing.  That doesn't mean beating someone with a belt or hitting or shaking them about to death or even killing them because they irritate you or did something wrong. It means to learn there are boundaries for everyone and everything that you don't cross. You need discipline in your life, thinking in your work, and your attitude. Throwing tantrums doesn't achieve anything but making you look foolish--adult or child.  We need to remember there are consequences for our actions, good or bad, and that we must be honest and own what we did.  Don't blame others or just lie and say it never happened.  We need to remember integrity:  when you give your word you keep it and follow through.  Don't steal or harm anyone.  If you want someone to respect you, you have to earn it and show respect in return. You have to earn trust from others, it's not given automatically.  No one is entitled or above the law.  You want to protest something you disagree with--do it peacefully and organized.  No violence or looting.  Don't treat anyone like they're second class.  You are both the same, only having different life difficulties.  If your child has problems socially or with schoolwork, see how you can help them, don't bully them or be ashamed and disown them.  Teach your children they get what they NEED, not always what they WANT.  Most of all we ALL need to turn back to God.  Have prayers, talk about Him and learn about Him.  If someone disagrees, they don't have to join in--but they also don't need to be afraid and file suit removing the privilege from everyone.

GOD IS IN CHARGE.