As a parent, I challenge myself daily:
Can I respect my children enough to let them make their own decisions?
Can I slow down and be willing to discuss choices instead of declaring the right answer?
Demanding respect from children is what most people seem to do.
Instead, I would like to be worthy of respect. I do that by trying to remember that my children are also worthy of respect-- even when their hair and faces are messy and they're still in their pajamas when I told them an hour ago to get dressed.
It's not easy when we're running 15 minutes late and Denver insists he can tie his shoes.
Patience is priceless.
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