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Domestic violence is around the world and unfortunately, not all battered wives have the courage to report their husbands to the police. Although there are brave ones who fought back and send their husbands to jail, it is more important to know if you will be a potential battered wife someday. In this way, future wives can somehow prepare or better yet do something before anything worst happen. Here are some early signs that you should be aware of.
1.0 He is an alcoholic. A man who loves to drink too much and very frequently even by himself alone is considered an alcoholic person. This can affect his character towards anybody including you, as his wife. Time may come that he will hurt you if you try to stop him from drinking. The best advice is to consult him to a doctor immediately.
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How to Make a Teenage Marriage Successful
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Teenage marriage has a bigger tendency of separation than those with the mature age, as they say. This may be true because marriage requires maturity and a lot of sacrifice. However, one must remember that there are a lot of marriages that end up nothing and the cause has nothing to do with age. Therefore, we can say that teenage marriage can also be successful. Just to make myself clear, I am not in favor of teenage marriages but if you are planning to marry at a very young age and it seems that nobody can stop you, the following tips are for you.
Do not marry because of the baby.
Let us say that something that should not happen has happened, and of course you have to keep the baby. If you are planning to get married just for the sake of the baby, forget it. Although many would disagree with me, I still insist that you should think twice first before getting married. You cannot cover up a mistake with a bigger mistake. Being not married to someone who have your child does not mean you cannot be a good parent. Marriage is a union of two people, who are deeply in love with each other with or without a child.
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Problems when you marry your Best Friend
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Many would think that marrying a best friend has a better chance to be successful, mainly because friends are like diamonds, they are forever. While this can be true, marriage is very much different with friendship. So before assuming that you are very lucky to be married to your best friend, I suggest you check out these potential problems that may arise.
Wrong feelings
It looks like very rewarding that you have the best of both worlds: friendship and love. However, you may be just confused with your feelings. Loving each other is totally different with being in love with each other. You have to talk about it seriously to make sure that you know what you will be up to. If you fail to do so, you will loose your best friend which is very painful.
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How to Add Fun and Laughter to your Marriage
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I wish I am rich instead of being handsome. I told this to my wife after learning the expenses of a minor operation I went through 2 weeks ago. She then smiles and somehow, I made her laugh deep inside. Basically, being funny is one of my outlets to be calm about problems. Please do not get me wrong, I am very serious about life. It is just that I think being funny sometimes makes me more relax and it adds life to our marriage. I also believe that you need not be a professional comedian to make your spouse laugh. With this, here are some of my ideas I am using and I think they will also be applicable to you:
1.0 Do weird things. To minimize loneliness when I was in Japan, I decided to have a picture of myself standing outside during the intense falling of snow, without a shirt! When my wife received it, I know I made her laugh and somehow she forgot that I am away. You can still think of other ways like imitating TV commercials. Do not think that you may look like a fool. After all, this is the real purpose. Remember, being in love is foolish.
2.0 Play in the rain. Enjoying the rain is not for children only. Feeling the cold raindrops on your head and body helps a lot to release stress. It will also bring back your younger days. Before realizing it, you are both laughing and playing like children. Do not mind if you will be the center of attraction of everybody as long as you do not hurt others. Moreover, it is better if you join your children. If there is no rain, you can use a normal size water hose and enjoy the fun at the garage.
3.0 Crack a joke. This is my favorite. Although according to my wife, most of them sounds corny I still insist. This is because I do believe that telling some funny stories is an effective way of maintaining good communication between spouses. No matter how tough marriage life is, jokes can somehow help to ease your mind from worries. In fact, you can easily think of a solution to a problem when you are in a happy mood.
4.0 Play board games. Although outdoor sports look fine and healthy, playing Snakes and Ladders and similar board games provides better bonding. Waiting for the dice to stop is like watching a suspense thriller film. There may even have times that trying to cheat the game adds the fun. Since you are seating beside each other, you can also add romance by saying some sweet nothings. Winning is not really your plan. It is the fun that you get that counts.
5.0 Watch comedy films. I do not need to mention any funny film because there are so many of them. You can also be a regular follower of a funny TV show. Regardless of the comedian, great comedy acts can be a good topic when there is a need to create funny surroundings. When you think fate is not on your side, recalling them can also somehow lead both of you to the positive vibes. Filipinos as they say can always find ways to make fun out of a controversial issue.
Sometimes, having fun can be a serious matter.
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I am giving away 2,000+ EntreCredits for quoting my posts!
This post is to clear the mechanics and prizes of my contest which was posted recently. I decided to make a new post about it instead of editing it to avoid confusion. So here it is latest one.
I am giving away 100ec for every post about my tips that you will make on your blog. You can win daily provided that you choose another topic. Last submission will be on April 23, 2008, since I will be choosing the best post that will receive additional 1,000ec. The rules are very simple.
1.0 Choose from the tips you can find in my All-Time Favorite Tips and Categories located in my sidebar, or Older Posts at the end of this page.
2.0 Make the best posts out of them in your blog with the freedom of using any title and style. I am not particular in the number of sentences as along as you tackle all the essential points of your chosen articles.
3.0 For every entry, you must inform your readers that you joined my contest with a link to this post.
4.0 After every entry, please comment on this post together with the link to your post so I can verify it and immediately send you 100ec.
Moreover, I will make a weekly update including the list of the names of the contestants which means a back link to them.
On April 25, 2008, I will announce the grand prize winner and award him the 1,000ec.
I have a separate contest on my Humane Blogging Tips blog and you can also join there even if you already joined here. This means that a lucky blogger can win 2,000+ Entrecard points.
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What to do when your Spouse meets the Ex again
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It is common to most married couples to have previous relationships before they got married. But what if your spouse accidentally crossed paths with the former sweetheart again? Then, you learned that the Ex is not yet married and still available. The problem is you seem to lose your good physique while the former sweetheart looked better than before. Suddenly, the Ex becomes your neighbor or will be your spouse' office mate. You will start to be insecure, and you will be scared of what might happen next. So before making any stupid action, I suggest you view the tips below and hopefully can clear your mind.
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Healthy Ways to Fight with Your Spouse
Marriage is like any other kind of relationship which has also some fights. This is basically because marriage is composed of two different people with different thoughts, feelings and principles. Not to mention that they are both humans who is prone to mistakes. Therefore, fighting is somehow normal in a marriage, but what makes it unhealthy is how you fight. So before going to round one, consider these preparations.
Choose the right place
Street fighting is only for immature people. It is also only for dogs and cats, as well as for other uneducated creatures. Home is best place to fight, so waiting for your spouse to come home is just decent enough. Besides, you need time to prepare the issues just as your spouse needs to. Even an admitted murderer has to be convicted in the right court.
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I am giving away 2,000ec for the best post of my tips!
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As gratitude to all Entrecard members and to give new members a chance, I am giving away 2,000ec for the lucky winner who can make the best post out of my tips. The rules are very simple.
1.0 Choose the best tip for you that you can find in My All-Time Favorite Tips, Categories located in my sidebar, or Older Posts. You can also choose any of my articles in my Humane Blogging Tips blog if you are interested in blogging tips.
2.0 Make the best post out of it in your blog using the same title. I am not particular in the number of sentences or words as along as you tackle all the essential points of your chosen article. It is very important for me that your readers will understand and learn from my tips.
3.0 In addition, you must inform your readers that you joined my contest and include the name of Article Specialist who unselfishly sponsored this contest, with a link to this post and to his Blognetwork.
4.0 After you post your entry, please comment on this post together with the link to your post so I can verify it. Please do not send your entry through email to make it easy for me to count them.
5.0 But why do I need the numbers of the entries? This is because I will be giving away 100ec to each of the non-winners if they reach 30 or more, isn’t it wonderful? However, I am only allowing a single entry for each blogger to be fair with others. This is also to encourage you to make the best post.
This contest will run until April 24, 2008 and I will make a separate post that will inform you that the contest is over. Then I will make another post where I will announce the winner and give away all the prizes. Moreover, I will make a weekly post about the status of this contest including the list of the names of the contestants which means a back link to them.
Lastly, although this is not a must but I will really appreciate it if you drop your card and subscribe from my posts.
With this, I would like to say “Thank you from the bottom of my heart” to Article Specialist for helping me here. Apparently, he is also giving away 100ec unlimitedly if you could make a small post about his Blognetwork.
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Meet Sungha Jung – The Mission Impossible Theme Kid
This is first time I am posting a video and I am very excited to share it. Although this blog touches about family, I truly believe this will inspire parents and children who love music. This was sent to me through mail and when I checked it at You Tube; I realized that he has been featured multiple times playing different songs and is being highly commended by many. Although almost all of them were my favorite, this one really strike me not just because I like the beat, but because how he hit it.
With this, I would like to invite you to rest for a bit and enjoy the show.
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How to Maintain Good Communication with a Busy Husband
Being married to a very busy husband may weaken your marriage. This usually occurs when he is engaged with politics, business, or any career that requires a lot of time and social activities like blogging. Although he might say that he is working hard for the family and for the future of the children, this logic will not be true if you do not have a good communication. Therefore, you must find ways to bring back his attention to you and here are some tips that could help you.
1.0 Cook his favorite food. As they say, the way to win a man’s heart is through his stomach. Your husband may be very tired and exhausted when he gets home. It will be delightful to see that he will still wants join you at dinner time. Tell him in advance that you will cook his favorite dish and say in the most convincing way and make him excited to get home at once. Then, grab the chance to have a good talk and of course, not about his work. If he starts mentioning it, learn how to divert the topic by simply asking him how much he likes the food.
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How to Avoid Money from Destroying your Marriage
Money is the root of all evils, and it is true if only we allow it. No matter what your status in the society is, money will always interfere in a happy marriage. This is because money matters are seldom being included in the preparation before getting married. It is being assumed by both parties, accompanied with honesty and trust. But when a doubt starts, trust is being lost. That is why it is very important to discuss things about money before problem arises. Here are some of them.
Lay down all the assets and liabilities. It is very important for spouses to know how much money they have when the marriage starts. This includes bank accounts, stocks in the market, as well as debts. Never hide anything from your spouse this will be the worst thing you could do. If you have a separate business before you got married, make sure that your spouse everything about it. This can also help how to start your financial being as husband and wife.
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Getting Married - Then Prepare for the Worst
Most lovers wanted to be married someday when they are already stable. They prepare for the nice wedding, reception and of course, honeymoon. They also prepare their new house and have some savings for the future of the children. However, very seldom that we prepare for the worst. But what is worst in a marriage? Well, it is the separation of course. So before getting married, you might want to know some possible causes of a broken family besides having a third party.
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The woman I am married to for 12 long years
As I have mentioned in my last post, I will be adding articles about marriage and family. With this, I would like to start by sharing my own love story in which I believe many of you can learn from.
I first met my wife when I was staying with my aunt during my college days. I am almost 8 years older than her. She is an adopted child since she was a baby that makes her my cousin in papers. Unfortunately, we have not traced yet her real parents and relatives. Since we were always together, and as the song goes: Loves moves in mysterious ways, we fell in love.
Our family does not agree with such kind of relationship and besides, she is not my ideal girl and vice versa. In fact, we had a cool-off for more than a year because she thinks that we are not going anywhere, and we did not see each other during those times.
Until one time, she called me up and requested me to visit our grandmother because she was already very weak. We are cousins, remember? Finally, loves moves in mysterious ways, again!
This time, we did not allow anybody to destroy us. We got married after 7 long years of struggle to survive the relationship.
In fact, we decided to live away from them, and life the life of our own. Fortunately, there are a few close relatives who always there to support us.
Now, we have 2 children and I can say that we have already proven that we love each other, and we will do anything to keep our family intact and happy…against all odds!
Do not marry someone you can live with, marry someone you cannot live without.
To all my regular readers and dear subscribers, I would like to inform you that I will also be changing the title of this blog to make it more applicable to the future contents.
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This blog will be improving soon…
After my Successful Marriage Tips blog has been alive for almost 5 months, I finally decided to close it but transfer all the contents to this blog. I am also planning to re-write some of its posts to serve you better. This is because I realized that marriage and parenting can be discussed as a single topic. This means that you will now be viewing marriage tips and other family matters as an additional learning.
By doing this, I will be able to update this blog regularly and promote it fairly with my Humane Blogging Tips blog which will be favorable for both of us.
With this, I want to inform all Entrecard members who would like to advertise on my Successful Marriage Tips blog that I will be disapproving your request. However, I am encouraging you to advertise here or to my Humane Blogging Tips blog.
My target date for the closure of that blog will be on March 22, 2008 or 5 days from now.
Lastly, I am very thankful to all of you who supported it all the way since the start, and hoping for your continuous patronage.
What our Child can Learn from Boxing
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I decided to make this post after learning that my fellow Filipino and today’s favorite boxer Manny (Pacman) Pacquiao won a close fight over Juan Manuel (Dynamite) Marquez.
Boxing is a good sport but please do not get me wrong, this post is not about boxing and how to be a great boxer. This is about the lessons we can learn from it. We all know that boxers pass through difficult training and a lot of sacrifices in preparation for a big fight. In addition, he must have the ability to withstand the punches and win the crowd. But besides that, here are some of the good traits of a remarkable boxer that I believe we must teach to our children.
1.0 Have discipline. Although a boxer must be healthy, he has a lot of limitation in what he should eat. As a parent, we should motivate our child to eat vegetables instead of junk foods. Our child must also realize the importance of having sufficient amount of sleep. In short, you must be able to make him follow all your instructions and understand that they are good for them. Moreover, you must train your child how to be independent. You are not always available to watch them.
2.0 Have patience. A major boxing bout consists of 12 long rounds. Each round is different from the other and anything can happen within split seconds. Both boxers weigh each other during the fight and patiently wait for a good opportunity to throw their best shot. Being impatient is one of the first traits our child has, especially if he sees attractive toys and other things that caught his attention. Make them realize that there are things that cannot be achieved easily.
3.0 Be humble. Fans love boxers who are not only strong and mighty, but also who can easily be reached. Great boxers are heroes of their country and can make their flags waving dramatically in history, and even little boys look up to them. That is why they should also have pleasing personality. As a child, this trait is very important to gain more friends as he grows up. When a child is humble and respectful, it follows that his parents are good and role models.
4.0 Be smart. A good boxer does not only need to have enough strength and stamina to survive a fight, he only needs to be smart. Your child may be intelligent in school, but is he smart in facing difficult situations? Although our child still needs our guidance, we must also teach him to analyze things and see them in different angles. Just like boxing, our child must be ready to react fast when the resources are not sufficient and master the art of self-defense.
5.0 Be a good sport. Great champions can also loose their crown. No matter how hard they try, there will always be someone greater than them. There will be times that the decision or call is not satisfactory. Your child must be able to accept the fact that life is not always about winning. It is also about the lessons we learn from a defeat. Consequently, he must find ways to improve himself and be ready for the next challenge. This is the true spirit of sportsmanship.
Help your child to win all of the challenges in life by being the best coach.
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EntreCredits Donation Campaign for a fellow Entrecarder – Heidi @ ShopDogDiaries.com who lost her husband
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I would like to reserve this post to share my sincerest condolences to a fellow Entrecarder by the name of Heidi of Shopdogdiaries.com who lost her husband recently due to heart attack.
With this, I would also like to request all EC members to share some EC points to her as an equivalent of financial assistance. If you are interested, please feel free to visit Deimos Tel`Arin’s special post for more details.
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How to Make this Summer Valuable to our Children
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Summer vacation is what our children are waiting for. At last, he is getting rest from his daily school activities. He can also take this time to enjoy more for himself as a child. Your child may expect a family outing, or a cool vacation to his favorite place that he has never been to. Somehow, he can also stay a little bit late awake at night without worrying of getting up early. But of course, your child must still maintain proper sleep. However as a parent, we must also be able to find ways to make this coming summer not only enjoyable, but also fruitful. Here are some of them you may want to consider:
1.0 Introduce sports. If your child has not yet tried sports, summer is the best time. For the boys, there are a lot of physical activities to join in. Baseball, basketball and swimming are among the best choices for them. They will not only make your child maintain a good health, but also to learn about teamwork and boosting his self confidence. For the young girls, voice lessons and other arts related courses are good activities to enjoy with. In either case, it is very important that the choice was decided by your child and you must not force him.
2.0 Attend family reunion. Encourage your child to join you in family reunion. It is important that your child will meet relatives he never heard of. He must understand that family is not just about parents, siblings and grandparents. By letting your child meet his cousins, uncles and other relatives can help your child learn how to socialize and practice good conversation. It is also a good start for your child to be exposed in a crowd, where he can bring out his best as a child. Nobody knows, your child might need their support when he grows up and vice versa.
3.0 Watch good films. There are lots of good films available that your child may like. However, you must choose the ones that are suitable for your children. Note that there are films that seem to be applicable for children, but actually they are not. It is better that these films are not only entertaining, but also educational. I strongly advise that you watch with them. Watching together is also a good way to bond with other. If your child already understands family related issues, then you must be ready to answer related questions. It is best that you as her parent will be the first one to teach such lessons.
4.0 Avoid sickness. Family reunion and other social gatherings invite your child to eat food that he seldom eats. Although it is fun to know that he will taste different kinds of foods, you must be also watchful. Excessive exposure to the sun can also be harmful to skin. Always bring a sun block lotion wherever you go. If you will travel a lot, do not forget to bring immediate medication for wounds, dizziness and other motion sickness. I also advise that you bring extra clothes that are comfortable to wear. Body odor is also another enemy to fight since sweat will always be present.
5.0 Have new friends. Summer is also time for your child to have additional friends. I encourage you to allow your child to meet new friends. Sports, parties and other social gatherings are good sources of friendships. He will learn to interact with different kinds of people and take away his shyness. However, you must be able to know who they are and what they can teach to your child. Teenagers are the most delicate children when they meet new friends, so you must teach him how to choose them. They must understand the negative effect of illegal drugs and teenage sex.
Summer is only once a year, but you can make it one of the most important times of your child.
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How to Help your Teenagers Pass the Final Examination
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In most places today, children are preparing for their final examination in school. As a parent, it is not enough that we just watch our child study their lessons and hope that he will pass. This bad habit is usually being practiced especially when their child is already in his teenage years. Unlike toddlers and elementary students whom you can still control, most teenagers hate being reminded. They think that they are now grown-ups and they feel they can stand on their own. To avoid being paranoid about it, here are some suggestions that I think can help:
Assist in making reviewers
If you see them reviewing their notes, you can help him organize his priorities. Ask your child what subject does he find difficult and make it easier for him to review. For mathematics, you can think of using friendly codes to him remember the confusing formulas. For subjects like science that needs memorization of long notes, help him summarize them to lessen the difficulties. You also think of other ways as long as you know how to communicate well with your child.
Avoid all distractions
It is not right that while your child is studying, you are watching your favorite show on TV or listening to a loud music. If she does not have her own study room, find a cool place in your house where she can concentrate enough. Avoid talking about any controversial issue which can make her divert her mind. Having a clean house can also add inspiration. Preparing requires a lot of reading so what she needs is silence and full concentration.
Be the servant
During these times, do not require her to help you doing the dishes or to clean the house. Bear with her for a couple of days. Give her chance to devote her time to review and understand her situation. Serve her with all your heart and remind her to eat healthy foods and sleep on time. Visiting her in her study room once in a while can add confidence that she can make it. Encourage other members of the family to do the same.
Provide her healthy foods
To stimulate her brain functions effectively and to have a good memory, fruits such as avocado provide the best results. Eating raw carrots is also a good idea. This is because of the natural sugar content that comes from them. Researchers have long known that glucose fuels the brain. Moreover, require her to not to eat food with refined sugar such as candies and chocolates. They help our brain reduce memory recall.
Do not panic
The house is not on fire so no need to scream if you see her relaxing a bit. Allow her to peep outside sometimes and breathe some fresh air. Do not add pressure to her by using your voice to force her to study. She needs assistance, not commands. Instead, teach her how to manage her time preparing for the upcoming exams. You child is now a young adult and all she needs is support from you and the rest of the family.
A final examination is just a start of a harder beginning.
This post is greatly being inspired by Meghna, a 12-year old blogger who made an inspirational post to help her fellow youngsters. Incidentally, she is also now preparing for a major exam.
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How to Prepare your Child for the Real World
Your child will grow up as fast as you cannot notice and it is avoidable, unless his Creator decided not to. Working hard everyday for his future is not enough to prepare him for the real world. You must be able to balance your time to take good care of him. You may think that you are trying your best to spend quality time for him, but being with him may not always be called quality time. By simply teaching him basic things and enrolling to the best schools is not truly enough. There are many other important things that you should do that you may not think are equally important. With this, you may want to think deeper and consider these useful tips:
1.0 Have him a best friend. You must admit to yourself that you cannot be with him 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Although it is good for him to have many friends around, having one of them to be his best friend will help him to have a shoulder to lean on in case you are not around. Likewise, he will also learn how to be a true friend who is willing to share a helping hand anytime it is being needed. Consequently, a best friend can sometimes be more than a brother or a sister.
2.0 Encourage him to join competitions. By doing this, you are also preparing to fight for what he wants to achieve. You are also teaching him to discipline himself, mentally and physically. Sports and academic contests will help your child to expose himself to a crowd and be strong against intimidation. He will also learn how to perform in a group and sacrifice for a particular goal. He will also understand that that life is not always about winning and loosing, but merely a struggle to stay alive.
3.0 Teach him the bad things. Take note, I did not say that you teach him how to do bad things. By teaching him that he must only do good things does not automatically mean that what you are also teaching him not to do bad things. I truly believe that a child should also know bad things and their effect. There are some parents that do not allow their child to even see a gun, thinking that he may learn how to use it someday. Children must know what a gun is made for. But you should make him understand that good soldiers have guns too.
4.0 Monitor his studies. Again, sending your child to good schools is not enough. Teaching and helping him to his school assignments is far from monitoring it. You should also be able to know if your child is really learning everyday. It can easily be noticed if your child has good learning capabilities or not. You can see the improvement in him in the way he talks and the topics he finds interesting to talk about. Moreover, intelligence does not only cover academics but more importantly, character and personality.
5.0 Let him suffer. Do not always help your child even if you can. Allow him to be independent sometimes. He must learn to live alone to be able for him to feel stronger. If he makes mistakes, let him correct himself instead of running to you. As early as possible, he must learn to analyze the possible effect of his words and action. If he does something bad, give him appropriate punishment and let him suffer the consequences of being wrongdoings. Moreover, let him handle his enemies alone unless it is becoming serious.
The future of your child is a colorful rainbow. But you must understand that a rainbow only appears after the rain.
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