Strengthen the Family
"If you want your children to keep their feet on the ground,
put some responsibility on their shoulders."
—Ann Landers
put some responsibility on their shoulders."
—Ann Landers
I learned something about this when I went on Pioneer Trek.
Homework: Do any or all or be inspired.
~Write about a time when you felt a heavy responsibility. What did it teach you? Prompt: "I didn't think I could do it. I________"
~One mother wrote, "Don't do anything for your kids that they could do themselves." How do you feel about that statement?
~Another mother wrote, "My job is to put myself out of a job." List 10 things kids need to learn to become self-sufficient.
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I love the Landers quote. It is so true. I confess to not doing that as much as I should have when my kids were young, but somehow they turned out fine anyway. Luck was on my side.
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ReplyDeleteSo true!
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This ended up being very timely for me, in many ways.
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My 10
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ReplyDeleteThis was excellent -- a list-y assignment, something to reference. Thank you!
ReplyDeletea good list to put to paper as i start out my young family.
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