"Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure."
- John McConnell, founder of International Earth Day
RIGHT NOW, and then again tomorrow and then again the next day and on it goes day after day,
1/2 OF THE WORLD lives on LESS THAN 2 DOLLARS each day.
Psalm 27:4
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
Do all you can and don't worry about the odds against you. Wield the miracle of life's energy, never worrying whether we fail, concerned only that whether we fail or succeed we do so with all our might. That's all we need to know to feel certain that all our force of diligent effort is worth our while on Earth.
Carl Safina, Voyage of the Turtle
Thank you everyone for your responses....you are right in focusing your advice more on me and my behavior than Tuks. It was/is my response that I was more upset about than hers. I have read all the text book suggestions/advice, and recently learned this behavior is call "pouching". In my reading, I also found that many parents initially responded like me, but then changed tactics. From being in the classroom for years, I knew not to let kids see you get upset. It never helps the situation and you kind of open a can of worms when doing so. So I was asking myself.."Why was I getting so upset with Tuks and this behavior" I think I have it figured out, but I will have to share my thoughts later..... So I just wanted to say many thanks in your suggestions.. They are much appreciated!!!! Be back later..................
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