I used to have to and listen to motivational speakers, authors, etc as part of my job and one of them (Michelle Borba I think) said that it's a good idea for parents to decide on one thing they really one to teach their child/children and then reinforce it throughout their lives. Of course, you will teach them many things but if you have one main thing (being honest, working hard, being polite, etc) it will give you some directive and help you focus on how you want to raise your kids.
So the other thread (BC that took a side road) got me thinking about all the chaz parents and how you did/do want to raise your kids.
I don't know if we are going to decide one big ticket thing to teach fiona but I think above everything else it's important to me that she learns that she is valuable and has a strong sense of self worth. I think that even if we royally mess her up but she still feels valuable that she can overcome anything.
So the other thread (BC that took a side road) got me thinking about all the chaz parents and how you did/do want to raise your kids.
I don't know if we are going to decide one big ticket thing to teach fiona but I think above everything else it's important to me that she learns that she is valuable and has a strong sense of self worth. I think that even if we royally mess her up but she still feels valuable that she can overcome anything.