[Larry_OHF]

It is your house and your rules. You are the decider of what the kid gets to play with...and what possessions are in your home. If somebody does not follow the rules, you are not responsible for what happens.

I have this ugly yellow shirt my dad got me that I will return to Sears as soon as I can. Do I feel ashamed or evil for diong so? Hell no. I do not wear yellow and myu father should know that. If he does not, then his loss. So, what about the many toys that were bought for MaryBeth? Gonna return them for diapers for the newborn. No ill feelings here. I get what I want, and they are satisfied that they spent money on the kids. No harm done.

Now...I love what I learned from Ray Romano's dad last week on TV. Kid is misbehaving...break a toy. It is very damn therapeutic! It helps show the kid what's what and it lets you get to break stuff and take revenge on your folks at the same time! That is like a dang three-layer cheesecake buddy! Woo-hoo!