Parenting...

Which parent is a child better without? The mom or the dad?

This was an awesome approach by one of the young children made in front of a hearing during the case of same sex marriage. What an innocent insight yet inspiring and courageous of that little girl to stand up in defending the truth. Truth as it is, as it has been, and will be forever. So grateful that even young children understand the different abilities and characteristics of both gender in heading a family unit.

It's interesting how children perceive in the home. If I remember correct, we talked about some ways of going about creating a positive energy in the home and especially with the children.

1- Polite request
2- Firm request
3- Using "I" messages
4- Logical consequences

I've heard this from numerous occasion but also in this class that children are like video cameras with sound. Children record everything that goes on. They observe and later on act on what they learn from others especially from the parents. You know, when we grow up to have children I think we'll think like our parents did- "we only want what was best for them." I think too often we think about what we want for our children rather than showing them how we want them to be. The example that always comes to mind, is the one by Sister Julie Beck, and that was "the best way to love your daughter is by how you treat your wife."