One of the first things a cow does when you put it into a field is to check for any weak spots along the fence. Parents need to be like a farmer; they must put up a strong fence (rules) so that their children can be protected. You will never see a farmer buy his animals first and then make the fence later. Parents don't have any rules when their children are little then try to enforce rules when they become teenagers. It's a lot of work to fence in a horse that was allowed to run free for sixteen years then try to fence it in later. It's so much easier to make and enforce rules when your children are tiny, then when they get as big as you; they are already used to the fence and are a lot easier to control. When you keep that fence up and check it continually, you will have control in your house, not chaos. Be a smart gatekeeper too. What good is a fence, if the gate is weak, broken, or swings both ways? Don't just let anything in that comes along. When your children grow up and leave home, they will make their own fences, with a gate, and have control of their own lives and so on and so on. Children actually feel secure with rules, just like animals feel secure with a fence. Be a wise farmer and be a smart gate keeper and you will have peace and joy in your fields.
Author, Rosanne Buhler Orgill, was born in a small town called Highland Utah to Fred Loveridge and Ruby Rey Lee Buhler. She has eight brothers and six sisters. She was raised on a 20 acre farm and always had plenty to do. Her chores were milking the cows, feeding and watering the goats, chickens and pigs. One of her chores was checking the fence around the farm. She had to make sure that the animals couldnÌt get out and get into trouble. Rosanne illustrates in this book, how important fences are. When you and your child read this story, you will understand why fences, (rules) are so important.
Look for the upcoming books of, "Momma knows" and learn with your child more fun and exciting lessons in life.
Thanks a million, Rosanne