April 20, 2018
Energized By Wonderful People

Dr. Laura:

I am a 44-year-old mother of five children, ranging in age from 7 to 19.  I've always
been home with them, and I have homeschooled them from the beginning.  This hasn't been hard - it's been wonderful. 

I'm sick today, and my children tucked me into bed and took over the household beautifully since they've all been trained to prepare meals, wash dishes, keep rooms and bathrooms in order and still have time to do their schoolwork.

Even though my oldest is mostly up and out, my four still at home are a gift.  We do everything together - laughing, dancing, cooking, you name it.  They also work hard on schoolwork.  They are a joy to be with.

My husband is an alpha male and the type you mention when you say children would rather throw themselves out a window than disappoint this type of dad.  Your words rang in my head over the years when my oldest boys would misbehave.  I'd want to "rescue" them from their loving father, but you were right - HE wanted to turn them into men!  Thank goodness I listened.

A home with multiple children need not be chaotic and difficult.  And I'm not tired - I'm ENERGIZED by these wonderful people with whom I get to "do life." 

Alicia

Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM