Parenting is never boring. There is always some new thing to enjoy or challenge to tackle. And while the parental climate is always changing from one stage of your child's life to the next, there are 12 truths about parenting that remain constant. First, parenting is "heart work." It's not about outward obedience; it's about the inward attitude of your child. Second, parenting requires prayer, patience and perseverance. Third, parenting is a relationship + rules. Take either part of that equation away and you end up with rebellion. Here are the rest of the 12 Truths about Parenting.