Mothering an adult son

i thought when they were just kids that someday when my sons will be in their teens it would be easier to deal with them and less mothering job. i was wrong, it was even more difficult than they were toddlers.
Now, you cannot bring them to church,  they have their own preference.  most often times they hang out with their friends and stay late out at night.  they seem to know better than their mom.  At times, i feel hopeless in trying to impose house rules.  

The ideal mother

Mothers are not perfect,  we dont need to be one, do you?  what does it take to be a perfect mother?

Proverbs 31 is teaching us about a Virtuous Woman

 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
 31:11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
 31:12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 
31:13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 
31:14 She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 
31:15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
31:16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 
31:17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 
31:18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. 
31:19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
 31:20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
 31:21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 
31:22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
 31:23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
 31:24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
31:25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 
31:26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 
31:27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 
31:29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all
.31:30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Any cure for bipolar disorder

My son was diagnosed of having a bipolar disorder.
He would not take medicines.
We are managing his disorder by avoiding the triggers.
And my son knows now how to manage his illness without taking medicines.
He told me , an ice cream treat does wonders :).
I am just thankful to the LORD for giving me enough patience
 support and understand him.
It is only by GOD's grace and mercy that we are able to
  survive each day.

GOD's Directives to Parents

Parents ought to obey GOD's commands

A. Provoke not to wrath

B. Bring your children in the
nurture
admonition of the LORD

C. Teach them to
1. Fear GOD
2. Love GOD
3. Trust GOD
4. Serve GOD

Welcome

Welcome to the site for solo parents.

you are welcome to share your thoughts, insights and experiences in raising kids.

we know that there is no parenting school, and there is no curriculum for parenting.

we learn by experience. it is very tough one and lifetime career.