Authority is God ordained, but authoritarianism and raw power, in almost all forms, is dangerous.

If you're going through difficult times today, hold steady. It will change soon. If you are experiencing smooth sailing and easy times now, brace yourself. It will change soon. The only thing you can be certain of is change.

When these parenting years have passed, something precious will have flickered and gone out of my life. Thus, I am resolved to enjoy every day that remains in this fathering era.

Real crying usually lasts two minutes or less, but may continue for five. After that point, the child is merely complaining... I would require him to stop the protest crying, usually by offering him a little more of whatever caused the original tears.

Those who are the happiest are not neccessarily those for whom life has been easiest.

Show me a husband who keeps his thoughts to himself, and I will show you a frustrated wife.

The United States has been from the beginning greatly influenced and primarily influenced by the Judeo-Christian system of values.