Laura Schlessinger - How Could You Do That?! The Abdication of Character, Courage, and Conscience

E-book Extra
Dr. Laura on Family and Relationships

It is important to teach children that there should be no tolerance for abuse even from a parent.

Dont have them, if you dont plan on raising them.

Marriage doesn't change the things they didn't like about their spouse.

When starting a new marriage, it is important to set boundaries between you and your spouse, and the rest of the world.

Having your priorities straight is key to having a happy life.

How soon is too soon to get remarried? Here's a hint. If your 14-year-old thinks you're rushing things, it's probably a good sign that you should step back and reevaluate your situation.

Finding happiness means being true to what you really need.

Making sacrifices to make a marriage work is an admirable trait unless it means neglecting your kids.

Divorce is messy business, and the worst part is the toll it takes on the children.

Death is a part of life, but when is it appropriate to discuss that issue with your kids?

Doing the right thing sometimes means upsetting self- centered people.

You know what they say, "Give them an inch, they'll take a mile." A lesson many parents learn too late.

Being your kid's dad requires more than just a check in the mail.

Parents sometimes forget who is in charge, and they let the inmates run the asylum.

Have great parents? Well you are fortunate, because this is a society that doesn't seem to value the family much anymore.

Well if it aint broke why fix it makes sense with machines. So why don't we have the same attitude when it comes to our bodies?

It is difficult when, despite your best efforts, children go and do the wrong thing.

In the context of world events, it is clearly apparent that being weak in the face of evil only empowers the enemy.

Despite all the scary statistics, there are many people who have great marriages. And when a beloved spouse dies, some choose to once again experience the joy of a fulfilling marriage.

Feeling insecure about one's imperfections and denying yourself the love and affection being offered really doesn't make much sense.

Living up to your word is the honorable thing to do. It's also important to remember that sometimes circumstances change, and it is not always possible to live up to a promise you made.

You would never build a house without plans; so why would you start a family to put in that house without a plan?

It is truly amazing how some people will try to ignore a giant pink elephant in the living room. As hard as it may be to give up the comfort of companionship, it is better to be alone than to be with the wrong person.

We sometimes forget that those entrusted with saving our lives have emotions too.

Often I talk about honoring thy father and thy mother, but where is the line drawn between fulfilling this obligation and denying yourself the right to have a life of your own?

Imagine if not feeling like doing something was sufficient justification to avoid doing it. We know one thing for sure nothing would get done.

Sometimes it is difficult to cope with people's flaws, especially your own mothers.

It is tough enough these days to raise children. Add to that responsibility a society that harshly judges you when you dare to put your children first.

Life is all about choices. Sometimes we make bad ones especially when we're young. Very often though, children pay the price.

Not all investments pay financial dividends. Sometimes the return is much, much greater.

There is no greater gift than the gift of life. Sometimes those who are great at giving that gift don't do a good job of raising the life they created.

Very often we find that bad dating habits start early in life.

All right Who has the power? Kids or the adults?

Well, there was a time when everyone knew the answer to thatnot any more it would seem.

The loss of a parent is devastating to a child. Good parenting and a healthy perspective on life can help in the healing process.

Having personal time to pursue activities outside your marriage is fine, just as long as it isn't more important than the marriage itself.

Knowing what the right thing to do is and doing the right thing often are very difficult and different for some people.