This year has been an amazing year as I can say I am truly coming into my own as a parent to my daughter. It was during this year that I shed the preconceived behaviors about parenting that were passed on by my own mother. I was parented in the way that was fit for my mother and her situation at the time. It is very difficult to try to recreate that same scenario for my child. In fact, it is virtually impossible for this to happen since each day brings about something new.
If we take a moment to increase the self-worth and value of our children it will be a more rewarding experience. I have learned that just being the parent does not give me the authority to push my own agenda and what is best for me. It is best to instill values and perform actions that are related to being considerate of others feelings especially your very own child. Often times I found myself saying, "NO!" to things for the sake of saying no without considering what was being asked. I come from a generation where it was appropriate for a child to only, "Do as I say, not as I do," which is ultimately a contridiction with the normal process of life. Our children follow the primary care giver in many ways so how is it possible not to do as I do?
My goal is to have my daughter follow me and do as I do by being a good person to her and others, having kind things to say and doing my very best in everything I do.
What are you showing your children and are you teaching them to "Do as I say and not as I do," or a new statement, "Do as I say and Do as I Do?"
Make today a great one!
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