re. Keeping Women: I was a self proclaimed lifelong bachelor, a Benedick before I met Validator. Not that I was against it, just figured a guy like me would never find a permanent girl. After five years I realised I wanted her around in perpetuity and I was proven wrong on the bachelor account.

re. The Cycle of Abuse: You're 100% right FiReSTaRT, it must be broken and this is the best time and place. Anybody not of the same mind must be brought around if you can or left behind until they can.

re. Female faults: Those of us in glass houses ...

re. Disciplining Children: Positive reinforcement always works best. Rather than making chores a punishment, reward them for their hard work on the chores regularly. Then they learn their skills and appreciate doing the chores more frequently for being good!

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