I'm not only talking about how "tamed" the children are or how they deal with situations, be it crying or throwing a temper. I'm also talking about their general demeanor.
Last week, I was able to meet some of the parents, and I could definitely see the resemblance not only in appearance, but in attitude. Some parents unabashedly yelled at their children and impatiently demanded from their children. Their respective children were the ones who threw tempers at me once in awhile and who had a strong sense of entitlement. Another child who is gentle and shy had a mom who was very apologetic and gentle as well. And another who is always calm had a dad that was exactly that.
Conclusions drawn:
1. Being a teacher is powerful, because although I don't have the influence of a parent, I spend more time with the children than their parents do. Kids catch on to attitudes quickly.
2. I need to be what I want my children to be.
3. Have I been reflecting my parents? Yes. Sadly, I reflect them more than I reflect my heavenly Father.
Thoughts?
very deep and true...but not exactly...im not like my dad...you need to entrust your kids to God and not be hovering over them too much
ReplyDeleteyea. not sure if this is true, but my dad said that sons tend to be like their dads and daughters, their moms.
ReplyDeletethis is an interesting topic. u know....i agree our parents influence us a lot, whether it be their opinions, likes and dislikes, etc. i've begun to realize that....
ReplyDeletei forgot who, but someone said something like
ReplyDelete"at the core of your parenthood, your job as a parent is not to teach your kid to be good, but to teach your kid that he is bad, a sinner, and needs a savior."
has not much to do with the entry... but i liked that quote a lot lol
and plus you can't blame your parents for your sins and for your imperfections because you have a perfect father in heaven
ReplyDeleteyes!
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