As a single parent with a full-time job and three young children, I often listen to Christian radio as an extra source of strength to cope with my day-to-day responsibilities. One day, the sermon talked about how children are God's rewards to parents. Several days later a sibling skirmish broke out into shoving.

"Cut that out right now," I scolded. "Or you'll go to your rooms until you can cool down." Then my youngest piped up, "Now remember, Mom, we're your rewards."