Okay, I have a confession to make. It's not that my kids are bad it's that I am lazy. After tightening the rope the past few days, I've gotten a nice response. Politeness, apologies, offers to help, and no whining when I ask for more work. And no TV.
I guess it turns out that if I actually parent, the kids will actually grow (in character, I mean). So, I suppose this means that just because they can go to the bathroom by themselves and brush their teeth by themselves, and tie their shoes; this does not mean I can check out and then yell when they misbehave. I'll have to keep being there, insisting on good behavior. I guess that's not too much to ask for. I am, after all, supposed to be the parent. This is my job. Gee, it's my only job pretty much, so if I'm sucking at it, well. That's a little embarrassing!
So the good news is that the kids are trainable. The question is... am I?
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Mom-in-Training
Posted by Katy at 5:09 PM
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It is a huge job, a challenging job, an important job. If you're sucking at it, perhaps it is because it is relentless in nature with ever-changing obstacles and issues as you usher people from helpless dependence, into maturity and (hopefully complete independence!) Your goals are lofty. By the "end" of your "job" you will have set out to "produce" honorable people with substance and values, able and willing to contribute something of value to society. Not small potatoes!
We all suck at it at times.
Good for you for recognizing you needed to make some adjustments and following through.
You, Katy, are an excellent mother.
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