Be a good example

Jay(name changed) and Janey(name changed) got down from the school bus and next I saw a crowd surrounding Janey and Jay sitting in an auto ready to go home. As I looked at Janey, her right cheek had turned red imprinted with finger marks. Jay has slapped her very hard. I called them inside our home. Gave firstaid to Janey. Then I turned to Jay and requested him to tell me all the story of Janey's face. Jay very clearly told that he slapped her very hard on her cheek and forehead. Later he said that he did not beat her but just gave her a dose. Jay's parents were called and they responded very promptly. Jay's mom and grandpa came to pick him. I made him narrate the whole story which he did without any hesitation. I asked the mother and grandpa to explain the way they treat Jay at home. Grandpa very clearly explained that theirs is a very orthodox family. His father beat him and he used to beat his son even after he was married. Beating was the only way they knew to correct a child when their patience ran out. I asked them about what did Jay meant by 'dose'. Grandpa explained that when ever Jay did not obey his father, he told him, " I think you need a dose by showing him a tight fist." You can fill in your self what happened next.



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Yes! we adults need to be good examples and good role models for our children. We should be able to tell our children, "Follow me". I really appreciate the words of Paul the apostels in the Bible, " Follow me as I follow Christ". 1 Corithians 4:16

Lets strive to be good examples.