Quote:
Originally Posted by tooblue
We had a rule growing up in my home -- you finished what you started, especially sports. We were not permitted to quit. A lot of that had to do with the fact that my parents made sacrifices to pay for the sports but it was also to teach us about life.
Early in our marriage my wife did not agree with that philosophy. I insisted and it's one of the few battles I have won  My children are not permitted to quit, even if I have to drag them kicking and screaming. |
I agree with this approach. Much of what we do in life is going to suck....seeing things through builds character.
I do find it funny that your wife argued against teaching your kids not to quit...and then, true to form, she eventually quit! I am sure she is a hard worker, but the mental image was very simpsons-esque.