If Only You Would Listen

If only you would listen

I wouldn't have to yell

I wouldn't have to feel bad

For making your life 'hell'

If only you would listen

There wouldn't be time out

No grounding and no spanking

These I can do without

If only you would listen

I wouldn't have to sob

For being 'mommy monster'

To the only child I love

Disciplining your child is the toughest job in the parenting handbook.  I wrote this for mothers (and fathers) who feel awful every time they must be firm on their children.  I myself feel horrible on the rare times I would lose patience and raise my voice just a tiny notch.  It's normal.  Tough love is always better.  Unfortunately. :(