What Am I Going To Tell My Children?
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I see a lot of folks asking what they should tell their children. Regardless of who you voted for an whether or not you felt you “won”, I believe you should tell your children this:
- Tell them that you love them.
- Tell them that we can only control our own behavior.
- Tell them that we don’t need anyone to tell us its okay to be kind.
- Tell them that we live in a fallen world, but we don’t need to wallow in it.
- Tell them that in a democracy, the pendulum swings both ways.
- Tell them that this is where we are now, we may be somewhere else tomorrow.
- Tell them that they can change the world by good deeds, but never by whining.
- Tell them to pray for our leaders, that they may have wisdom and fortitude.
- Tell them that you love them.
I am at a different milestone with my children. As much as I miss the days where they looked to me to help them shape and form their thoughts…I am immensely proud of where they are today. Quite honestly, your list? I put every single one of those things! 1-9! I did add a #10 though. And that was – ahem – 10. Nothing that is happening is a surprise to God. WE might have to adjust (and trust me…I am continually adjusting!) but He knows what’s up. I seriously never thought that every parent wasn’t doing the same. It sets my mind to wonder – why the need for the list now? Are we only to teach these value in times of an adult crisis? (Please understand that I say this in all honesty, what exactly have parents that think that the current political wind favors them been telling their children?!?) I am a lover of all peoples 🙂 the shade you happen to be born with or the country you have been born in or even your particular political slant have no relevance to me. I feel like the bigger job at hand is raising the best people possible to keep our world a peaceful, loving place. Love that you put your family first Magi. It will be your children’s biggest blessing! <3 Renee