“Sometimes though, a teen doesn’t need reasoning. Whether they like it or not, they just need to hear your limits — and the consequences. Within those boundaries, teens find their room to grow, and a parent finds peace.”

Hallelujah I say! This is ‘The Flaming Sword’ and we must not be afraid to exercise it. Fie to those foolish parents who say ‘oh but kids are different nowadays’ or ‘oh but the world’s a different place…..’.

Let’s hope our parenting journeys continue to be open and honest.