This "For Better or For Worse" strip really made me smile. No laugh, just smile because it made me think. How many times do I put my wishes on my boys. Luckily, I really don't think there are many things that put me in this category (with the exception of piano - that's not budging). Still, I see many parents put stress on their children to succeed at something the child doesn't want (namely sports). I saw it a lot in soccer. No.1 is not playing this season because he hated last season, but we made him finish because he can't quit a team mid-season. I just hope that I'm mindful of my children's individual strengths and encourage them in activities that will develop those talents.
So, here's to self-examination.
Here's to allowing children a voice (at times).
And here's to a Better Mommy Me.
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