Karma
As I drove home today from a wonderful visit with my children and grandchildren there were two thoughts on my mind. One, what an absolutely gorgeous fall day it was, and two, how interesting it was to see my daughters interact with their children. To watch them struggle with these strong willed children as I did with them many years ago.
From the time our children are infants, then toddlers, and even into kindergarten, we are in control of what they do and how they interact with us as parents. They look up to us and usually don't question what we tell them; after all, mom and dad know everything. Whatever they need an answer to they ask us and know that it's right.
Then they enter first grade, second, third and beyond, and they begin to question if everything we tell them is true. Are they being given an answer that is meant to protect, or keep them from doing things we don't want them to do? Perhaps, as we know that just because other children their age are doing something it doesn't mean our children should.
The teen years bring all new challenges as at 13 and 14 they think they know everything, their parents are stupid, and they can't control the mouth that spills sarcasm and smart remarks. They question everything they are told and it's a constant battle to stay on top of them. It's a wonder that either they, or their parents, survive this stage alive.
My grandchildren are ages 7, 9 and 14, and strong willed. Their mother's are struggling with them now and trying to stay in control. Even though I do have sympathy for them, I can't help but smile and chuckle on the inside. You know what they say about karma. In the end, they will survive as I did, and someday be the ones watching their children go through the same thing.
From the time our children are infants, then toddlers, and even into kindergarten, we are in control of what they do and how they interact with us as parents. They look up to us and usually don't question what we tell them; after all, mom and dad know everything. Whatever they need an answer to they ask us and know that it's right.
Then they enter first grade, second, third and beyond, and they begin to question if everything we tell them is true. Are they being given an answer that is meant to protect, or keep them from doing things we don't want them to do? Perhaps, as we know that just because other children their age are doing something it doesn't mean our children should.
The teen years bring all new challenges as at 13 and 14 they think they know everything, their parents are stupid, and they can't control the mouth that spills sarcasm and smart remarks. They question everything they are told and it's a constant battle to stay on top of them. It's a wonder that either they, or their parents, survive this stage alive.
My grandchildren are ages 7, 9 and 14, and strong willed. Their mother's are struggling with them now and trying to stay in control. Even though I do have sympathy for them, I can't help but smile and chuckle on the inside. You know what they say about karma. In the end, they will survive as I did, and someday be the ones watching their children go through the same thing.
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