Our Children are Not From Us, But Through Us

Let’s help them grow into the people they are meant to be!

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We love our children and want the best for them, but we need to remember that they are themselves.

We cannot control them or make them who we want them to be. They come into this world as their selves, and it is up to us to help them grow into the people they are meant to be.

We can guide them and give them advice, but they make their own decisions in the end.

Influence vs. Imposition

As Parents, we are one of the biggest, if not most, significant influences on our children. We can influence their behavior and the choices they make. But, we cannot impose our will on them or control their lives.

I have heard people say things like “she is just like me” or “he is a chip off the old block” as if they were clones of themselves in some way. This is not true; each person has their own identity and personality that they bring into this world.

It starts by observing what your child gravitates towards, whether it be toys, books, music… then you feed them more of …