THE TAO OF PARENTING
Howdy, I’m taking a moment to introduce myself.
My name is Patrick Talley and I am a dad of two and I’m from a big ol’ goofy family down in Texas.
I’m the happy dad to 2 great kiddos who are now teen-agers. As teens, they both think it pretty ridiculous that I have written a book on parenting and that I have now been asked to start blogging about parenting.
Upon completion of my first parenting book “DIVORCED DADS’ RULES FOR RAISING RELATIVELY STABLE KIDS”, my teen-age daughter asked me, “So what makes you think you have a right to put a book out on parenting?”
I quickly responded with, “Well, to begin with the simple fact that you feel comfortable enough to challenge me on the subject is one argument ‘for’ me. And hey look around you. Take a look at your peers. Comparatively you and your brother are not that screwed up!”
Issue resolved….I guess, she just went back to her dinner and later she and her brother continued to tease me about all of this.
I have had many trials and tribulations as a dad and have executed with excellence on many parenting occasions. Continue reading »