Empower Our Children

"Good parenting is not intellectual as much as 

emotional and intuitive."

Marianne Williamson

A WOMAN'S WORTH

Children are aware of our cultural changes in friends at school or church or community. They are exposed to violence and hate by simply watching the 6:00 p.m. news.  We are not protecting them if we simply hide reality.  In the presence of the parent, the child will be healthier if he or she can ask all of their questions and express their fears.  We do not need to have all of the answers or hide truths of our culture.  We do not need to scare these children any more than they already are.

We must empower our children to feel worthy and of value so they can go into the world focused on positive things.  By listening to their thoughts, we can help them pursue what interests them, not what we determine they should be.  Children are resilient and deserve our love and respect, while supported by positive thinking and creativity.  We will do our best when we help their dreams come true.

As the structure of our family unit shifts, we must endeavor to be extremely committed to the children.  We must know them so well, we feel connected to their insights and dreams and be able to help ignite their passions.  We can anticipate their fears and ease their minds.