Awww! You seem like a good dad. You speak as though you know how to keep your daughter's boundaries to give her a chance to solve her own problems while offering wise guidance as needed, when it's finally welcome. It's such a tough line to walk at that certain age. It's even tougher knowing we can't always be there to protect their hearts from pain, but we can still stay available and nearby in case they do want our help - because one day after they leave our homes to venture out into the world, we want them to have already tested and strengthened some of those muscles they will need in order to get through those difficult times. Luckily, for us parents, we still have phone calling texting and video calling. ⛹️🏻♀️⛹️
Thanks for putting it so succinctly! I was feeling bad about not taking action sooner, but yes, there is a need to let people have their boundaries. I hadn't thought of it in those terms, so thank you!
Of course! We parents have to support one another. It's such a difficult endeavor, not to be entered into lightly. Any consciously-active parent, such as yourself, knows it's not for the faint of heart. I single-handedly raised my son who is now going to be 26 next month, but I, definitely, had to ask "the village" for help. None of us gets through it alone, and there are still so many ways they can benefit from our experiences. However, now I kind of have to bite my lip, chose my timing, and "ask" IF he might like some input. The "no"s are hard. 🤕A lot of praying has been involved to help me to know when to speak and when to trust.
It's an interesting road traveling beside them though (and sometimes a little behind them🥴) watching that transition from childhood to tweendom to adulthood. And you wanna know a little secret? It DOES get easier to trust them to handle things themselves once you've seen them rally to navigate their way through, or around, one of life's many challenges. Parenting; if it doesn't kill us we come out better off for having done it.
Thanks for the temporary diversion from the politics of the day. :)
Having raised two daughters, I know how difficult it is not to take on their pain, and yet they have to go through their growing pains and adversities and we can't experience these things for them. You're a good dad.
Awww! You seem like a good dad. You speak as though you know how to keep your daughter's boundaries to give her a chance to solve her own problems while offering wise guidance as needed, when it's finally welcome. It's such a tough line to walk at that certain age. It's even tougher knowing we can't always be there to protect their hearts from pain, but we can still stay available and nearby in case they do want our help - because one day after they leave our homes to venture out into the world, we want them to have already tested and strengthened some of those muscles they will need in order to get through those difficult times. Luckily, for us parents, we still have phone calling texting and video calling. ⛹️🏻♀️⛹️
Be well!
Christy 🇺🇲❤️🕊
Thanks for putting it so succinctly! I was feeling bad about not taking action sooner, but yes, there is a need to let people have their boundaries. I hadn't thought of it in those terms, so thank you!
Of course! We parents have to support one another. It's such a difficult endeavor, not to be entered into lightly. Any consciously-active parent, such as yourself, knows it's not for the faint of heart. I single-handedly raised my son who is now going to be 26 next month, but I, definitely, had to ask "the village" for help. None of us gets through it alone, and there are still so many ways they can benefit from our experiences. However, now I kind of have to bite my lip, chose my timing, and "ask" IF he might like some input. The "no"s are hard. 🤕A lot of praying has been involved to help me to know when to speak and when to trust.
It's an interesting road traveling beside them though (and sometimes a little behind them🥴) watching that transition from childhood to tweendom to adulthood. And you wanna know a little secret? It DOES get easier to trust them to handle things themselves once you've seen them rally to navigate their way through, or around, one of life's many challenges. Parenting; if it doesn't kill us we come out better off for having done it.
Thanks for the temporary diversion from the politics of the day. :)
Be well!
Christy 🇺🇲❤️🕊
Having raised two daughters, I know how difficult it is not to take on their pain, and yet they have to go through their growing pains and adversities and we can't experience these things for them. You're a good dad.
Thank you Patricia!
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