Parents, in order to have their children trust them, should become trustworthy.
photo by Janine
Life, interests and knowledge change over time. What we and our children do and know and become is flowing along, and we can't save or even see it all. |
Sometimes I think of things I wish I had done or said, or I wish I had been more attentive or patient and sometimes I see in that very moment that I'm sitting there thinking about myself instead of getting up and going and being with my husband or kids. It's weird, and people who come to it new think "martyrdom!?" or self sacrifice, but it's not that. It's investment.
Children need choices and options. |