tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post1559314918757182515..comments2024-03-28T17:53:09.192-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: Raising Boys Into Christian Gentlemen - Some NotesSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-61546088142082661692016-01-20T19:47:53.225-05:002016-01-20T19:47:53.225-05:00yay jeanette
and yay to this wonderful blog.
my mo...yay jeanette<br />and yay to this wonderful blog.<br />my mom died, my dad remarried, unfortunately, my dad abandoned emotionally my two brothers when he remarried and had a new child….there were four of us originally (kids) kids always get the backseat to the new family.my husband has cheated on me, but i am still here, fighting for my kids, and my relationship is getting better all the time with my husband….no one is perfect….<br /><br />hey got those candles on that birthday cake (only $1.69 w/free shipping on ebay) they are so cool thanks so much!mmommo1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01628876570489550806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-69701041008512506122015-12-20T04:25:18.700-05:002015-12-20T04:25:18.700-05:00Things would not necessarily have been better if t...Things would not necessarily have been better if they had not divorced....it is not the divorce that is bad it is the toxic relationship between two people....it would have been worse if the kids have had to live with that day in and day out...in most cases divorce is not the end of a happy relationship....it is the end of a miserable relationship JEANETTEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16759366366366653949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-14301354558920319812015-12-20T04:22:42.318-05:002015-12-20T04:22:42.318-05:00"every child needs a mother and a father. Div..."every child needs a mother and a father. Divorce is hardest on children" .....What can a catholic priest tell us about marriage ...they have never had a relationship with a woman or even tried to raise a family while holding down a job. Sorry to rant Sarah....my kids need a mother and a father yes ...they need time with both parents...they do not need to live in a house with two people who make each other miserably unhappy JEANETTEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16759366366366653949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-44619645638299551702015-12-09T21:02:56.941-05:002015-12-09T21:02:56.941-05:00To All Moms and Dads, divorced or married. Get in...To All Moms and Dads, divorced or married. Get involved, listen, watch, check phones, communicate with the parents at whose home your teen is spending time, etc. etc. Integrity is key but unfortunately teens lie. Many parents today don't want "to know". But too many teens start out with "weed" and end up with heroin or in re-hab. Love, love, love, and be sure your kids know you care and expect them to do their best. Unfortunately, drugs are rampant on high school campuses and are not as easily detected by parents because the problem crosses all lines....the scholar, the athlete, the kid said to "have it all", etc. Parents wake up and pay attention. They need us now more than ever.Tres Joleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08418687236362301787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-47167184445873625772015-12-03T10:59:01.212-05:002015-12-03T10:59:01.212-05:00Oh thank you! As the mother of a 14 year old boy,...Oh thank you! As the mother of a 14 year old boy, 10 year old boy, and an 8 year old girl...I am getting firmly into that territory where I feel overwhelmed by the fact that I have so few years to turn these little people into productive members of society. It's terrifying at times, especially when the "hardware but no software" aspect comes into play. It's comforting to know that we're already using so many of these tactics and helpful to have a few more to add to the arsenal. Shannon Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386184611701503282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-71926280140760150152015-12-03T10:31:45.471-05:002015-12-03T10:31:45.471-05:00No, it was very informal-just a talk he gives ever...No, it was very informal-just a talk he gives every year that is open to everyone, but something offered directly through the high school.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-74444035827879844402015-12-03T09:53:21.229-05:002015-12-03T09:53:21.229-05:00My little emoticons were supposed to be hearts. ;)...My little emoticons were supposed to be hearts. ;)Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663527510015030660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-7697336542350033982015-12-03T09:51:31.579-05:002015-12-03T09:51:31.579-05:00Thank you! My oldest son is 15...my youngest boy i...Thank you! My oldest son is 15...my youngest boy is 2, sprinkled with boys and girls in-between. This is very helpful. 💕 Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663527510015030660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-78816425889977796372015-12-02T22:48:15.497-05:002015-12-02T22:48:15.497-05:00Wisdom is something that we can't buy, rent, o...Wisdom is something that we can't buy, rent, or have in our back pockets unless we listen to pieces like this. Well said...and breed! Thanks for posting!<br />chev37https://www.blogger.com/profile/02195752257320226293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-84813406017325189212015-12-02T20:34:21.971-05:002015-12-02T20:34:21.971-05:00Thank you! Curious if the audio is available onlin...Thank you! Curious if the audio is available online?Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298572419584282812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-14260746374001153962015-12-02T20:33:27.170-05:002015-12-02T20:33:27.170-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298572419584282812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-72268792837198274682015-12-02T14:38:18.568-05:002015-12-02T14:38:18.568-05:00This is wonderful Sarah, thank you so much for sha...This is wonderful Sarah, thank you so much for sharing! My son is only 3 1/2 but it's clear even now that he needs unconditional love - especially in combination with discipline! Have you ever read anything by James Stenson? He's been involved in Catholic education for years (2 independent secondary schools for boys in particular), and has some wonderful books, Upbringing, Lifeline... others. They are available on Amazon. :) This is his website. http://www.parentleadership.com/Isaiah 55:8-9https://www.blogger.com/profile/14499199447079790203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-76260650501158885732015-12-02T13:41:34.338-05:002015-12-02T13:41:34.338-05:00While I don't have boys ... just 5 girls;) I...While I don't have boys ... just 5 girls;) I agree fully. I watched my sister (mom to 4 boys) and her husband go through a terrible divorce and the boys did not have a great foundation ... especially in their teens. Children need a mom and a dad ... period.momto5minnieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17613910555331899148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-65264217778763997432015-12-02T13:32:54.905-05:002015-12-02T13:32:54.905-05:00Very good! I was going to share on facebook...but...Very good! I was going to share on facebook...but I have so many divorced family and friends. I agree about how bad divorce is because I am a product of one. It was just awful. The stats are there and are true. Just don't know how to say divorce is harmful without hurting my family and friends.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030030108671604522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-61404896084275256972015-12-02T12:32:06.231-05:002015-12-02T12:32:06.231-05:00I like the statement at the end that says to enjoy...I like the statement at the end that says to enjoy his adolescence with him. I read a blog post recently (I think on The Scenic Life) about how we need to reject the common view that we should dread the teenage years. My oldest is 13, and it will be 17 more years until my youngest is no longer a teenager, so if I don't enjoy it I'm pretty much just torturing myself! You've talked about this idea in the context of "terrible twos" as well.Marenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924623165985728353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-33622087160301227992015-12-02T09:39:11.810-05:002015-12-02T09:39:11.810-05:00Love all these points A local priest runs a Man of...Love all these points A local priest runs a Man of God program for 1-6 grades and 7-12 graders. While learning the virtues of Christ they do manly things like learning to make fire without matches, finding dry firewood in the rain, etc. It's all located in a woods, year around, with their dads and the Priest. My son is only 7 but he is really enjoying it so far and so is my husband. amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15469900414067533392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-44359818699542163692015-12-02T08:49:54.437-05:002015-12-02T08:49:54.437-05:00I wish I could hear a talk like this. My son is a...I wish I could hear a talk like this. My son is almost 12 and most days we are just winging it, even though we pray, pray, pray :)<br />I could use a talk like this for girls, too. My daughter is 10. My husband and I always say, she's the one who will get her brother into trouble. God help us!CathyMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03594563915354310248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-1645565657605477462015-12-02T07:05:58.953-05:002015-12-02T07:05:58.953-05:00As a mom to five boys I had to laugh - pray, pray,...As a mom to five boys I had to laugh - pray, pray, pray. Yes that's me and my oldest is only 8. michelle dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12438266319739740651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-66411615102666929112015-12-02T05:24:00.044-05:002015-12-02T05:24:00.044-05:00This is wonderful! I can see in hindsight for my t...This is wonderful! I can see in hindsight for my two married sone this is all true! My 15 and 7 year olds will benefit from this. Is the talk as a whole available? Your notes leave me wanting more:) thank you for sharing.luvnmy10https://www.blogger.com/profile/09164832406300940298noreply@blogger.com