I think these words of wisdom should start applying when children are teens, especially by high school. I think many people underestimate their teens’ abilities to work out their problems, to search for information, to take initiative to ask others’ opinions who have gone through similar challenges. Parents can be sounding boards earlier in life to help their children grow more independently. And as a parent I don’t always have the right answer for today’s challenges which are different than what I experienced as a teenager or young adult. Once again David, very good blog.
You and I are on the same page about teens. I think the teenage years are the perfect time to support your child in their effort to figure out their own struggles, and to be able to love and support them if they stumble. Would love to grab lunch in the next month or two. Heidi and I leave for India on Feb. 21 and return the evening of March 15th. Maybe we can get something on the calendar when we are back.
I think these words of wisdom should start applying when children are teens, especially by high school. I think many people underestimate their teens’ abilities to work out their problems, to search for information, to take initiative to ask others’ opinions who have gone through similar challenges. Parents can be sounding boards earlier in life to help their children grow more independently. And as a parent I don’t always have the right answer for today’s challenges which are different than what I experienced as a teenager or young adult. Once again David, very good blog.
You and I are on the same page about teens. I think the teenage years are the perfect time to support your child in their effort to figure out their own struggles, and to be able to love and support them if they stumble. Would love to grab lunch in the next month or two. Heidi and I leave for India on Feb. 21 and return the evening of March 15th. Maybe we can get something on the calendar when we are back.