The Heartbreak of Parenting

Today my baby displayed his first evidence of shame. He bit my neck and I scolded him, rather mildly. But another woman was present, and little Johnny surprised me by bursting into tears, burying his nose in my neck, and covering his cheeks and eyes with his hands. Am I proud? No. I think it’s so sad. Already innocence has taken a step toward the door. I have to teach him right and wrong. But the effects are…well, the law incites sin.  It’s a horrible paradox. I’m so glad that… Read more The Heartbreak of Parenting →