04/24/2025
Parenting is a crazy challenging job. Full of ups and downs, challenges that pop up out of nowhere, and no road map.
What is clear though, is that our kids need us to be their life guides, that we have a huge responsibility towards them, and that when making parental decisions, we need to prioritize thinking about their long term wellbeing first.
So for example, let's say you find yourself wondering: "Do I give up and allow my child to (insert your relevant situation here), or do I not?"
Well, think about this: short term, your kid might be thrilled about you allowing them to _____ , and long term, what is the price your child will be paying for this? What is your child learning about the world when allowed to ____ and when not allowed to ____? What is the message you are passing along when you allow your child to do ____ and when you don't? Is the price worth it long term? Is the teaching a universal teaching or will your child bump their head on the wall the minute they leave the house because the world doesn't work like that? - And if you are thinking, "but my child is not going to love me as much if I don't allow them to ___", I want to share with you that that is not how things work.
Parenting is a job, a responsibility and an honor.
Let me guide you in your journey.
Laura.
www.lovingboundaries.com
