parenting tip

My parenting style may not be conventional, but it is effective. Last night, Eli decided that he didn't want to go to school so I told him that there were only three options for him. He could go to school and learn, he could go to jail - because that's what happens to truants, or he could go to work and the only place for kids to work at is a sweat shop and those kids work long hours, sometimes losing hands and fingers. He thought about it and today he's at school! Crises averted...for now!