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Friday, October 24, 2014

Respecting Children


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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