[Margaret Pilkington]

My father only had to give us children one of his 'looks' and we knew we had gone too far.
My father was a strict man...his word was the law. Any wrong doing was punished.
We were not afraid of him because he was a loving man. but we were taught boundaries and we were told what would happen if we crossed those boundaries.....my father never threatened us...he promised......and if we did wrong then we knew those promises would be carried out.
OK, as teenagers we all tested the boundaries, but found them to be firm and only certain ones were negotiable.We were taught honesty and respect for other people and their property...we were taught work ethics and morals.....these are the stars that guide us through the dark times.
I have lived my life following these teachings.