I'll be the first to admit. Sometimes I question my parenting. I think sometimes I'm too hard other times I'm too lenient. Sometimes I think my kids are too grown. Other times I fear they aren't mature enough for their age. I worry if they will get along with people. Will other children accept them or cast them to the side. I worry if they will let their freak flag fly or will they have to conform to the majority.
Have I taught them enough? What will they do if faced with adversity? Will they stand up for themselves if someone is treating them poorly? Have I taught them to be leaders? I'm filled with all this nervous and protective energy.... And I look to them.....
Completely being themselves. Not a care in the world..... Totally being their weird wonderful selves. That gives me a little comfort.
All I can do... All any of us can do is our best. This world is going to be full of challenges and dang it... I don't have all the answers. Someday they may face problems and have to bump their heads. They will encounter those who weren't raised with love. This world will not always be kind. No matter how much I desperately want to shelter them I can't.
What I can do is raise them the best way I know how. I can give them all the love and tools they need to prosper. I can show them through example how to conduct themselves. I can replace the worry with hope. I hope they stay true to themselves. I hope they are happy and fulfilled in life. I hope that they adhere to their upbringing and pray that whoever crosses them is ready to meet me cause yeah.... They are still my babies no matter what age!🤣🤣🤣
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