Saturday, October 3

Raising a man

I completely identify with Renee Zellweger's character in Jerry McGuire, when she told her sister that while her friends ar trying to find a man, keep a man, she was trying to raise a man. I feel you, sista.

I don't know how to find the right motivation button to press that will turn Hanan into the responsible, conscientious and hardworking man that I know he can be. Until then, I am left with the stubborn, careless pre-teen with a major chip on his shoulder.

I don't know how much of this is hormones. My colleague tried to convince me that boys are naturally lazy, but they will find a way to turn out alright later. I am hard-pressed to buy that. I am sure there are boys who are well-adjusted human beings who are also good with everyday tasks like schoolwork.

Maybe I should just rear fish.


If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him James 1:5

I guess I need to seek wisdom in this matter. Obviously, I don't know what I am doing or I will do it better.