Hey Ladies, I don’t know about you, but right after graduating high school life moved at warp speed. Nevertheless, I can remember hearing my mother say, “You need to prepare for your future now because I want you to do better than me.” I have now said, the same thing to my daughter, nieces and nephews. So, what are you preparing your children for in life? Yet, parents must remember that with preparation there can come problems.
The Problem
Now, the problem comes if we have not done our job well as parents and, as the burden shifts to our children to gain their independence. Sometimes, they are unable to manage this transition with ease. Our children may fumble; they may get into the habit of grumbling about what they are now expected to do; they may even make excuses and cast blame for their inability to carry it well.
The Resolution
One big thing we can do is encourage and nurture academic, and life skills success; lacking that, our children can become tremendously frustrated as we push them out of the nest. Along with opening doors to opportunity, it gives them a sense of accomplishment.
The Pledge
Today, why not, pledge to give your child practice in such life skills as thinking critically, learning the value of money, and taking responsibility for their own actions. At the risk of sounding preachy…DO NOT leave it for the school system & our churches to teach your child. These institutions are set in place to help support you…not to be you. The particular skills mentioned are valuable lessons that will prepare your son or daughter to make smart decisions later and to carry themselves well out into the world.
Your child does not belong to you, and you must prepare your child to pick up the burden of his life long before the moment when you must lay your burden down.
– James Baldwin
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Great tips, thanks for sharing. These are so valuable: Thinking critically, learning the value of money, and taking responsibility for their own actions.