personal story ... I am 1 of 5 kids I have an older sister who growing up i thought she was sinless! Never lied to mom and dad never 'lost the change' One brother would put his hands in the back pockets of his Levis as he walked through the dime store because he was told dont touch . Another, moms "look" and he was crushed. The baby dont count... then there was me, second oldest, i tried every rule ,every suggestion, challenged authority.. I was 13 Dad always left his electric razor pugged in the socket .. wanting to to know what would happen if put it in my mouth i did NOTHING so i made sure i spit on it real good I will never do that again !
How does this story fit this thread? Not every one learns the same way . some of us , like myself , learned best from the switch. 'RA' may be the switch some one reading may need. Another may learn from stated backed up facts . Some will embrace warmth and gentleness . We should mature to get over the hurt feelings, good grief hurt feelings are not the Cross .