There is power in having options. Look ahead to look back. Before they respond to their children's misbehavior, parents should imagine the future. Every mistake is a lesson and an opportunity. Discipline mistakes tell parents what does not work and what must be changed.
Mistakes also mark a beginning point for renewal, a chance to break with the past.
Excellence does not mean perfection. Never, ever, ever give up. Raising a child requires immense faith and patience. Quick results are rarely achieved. The most important goals take a long time to achieve.