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Day 19


I took Philip, Thomas, and Sarah to see the dentist today. They all had cavities. I also need to take Philip and Thomas to the orthodontist. They will both need braces soon. On the way home the boys were running ahead. They crossed the street, and I had to grab Sarah before she got hit by an approaching car. She was mad at me, because I had held her. She pulled her glove off and gave me the finger. Then she said the "F" word at me. I was shocked. She did not learn this from me. I would wish she learned it at school, but I know it was her brothers who taught my sweet 4 year old this vial behavior. I was so mad! I took away the kids TV and computer time for a whole week. I'm still shocked and it's 3 hours later. I guess I'm glad to know what the boys are saying to each other. They don't talk like this around me. They do learn this at school. I can not control what they learn at school, but I can try to teach them what is right and wrong at home. It is very hard. You know we don't have home schooling or Christian schools here. Actually there is a Christian school a half hour away, but it would mean my driving 2 hours per day, and only Thomas could go there. Philip is now in special education and they would not accept him. I’m glad what was “hidden” is now in the light so I can deal with it. I’m sorry they say the dirty words…but I am thankful we can at least try to deal with this issue. How do you handle this problem?

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