Kids learn more from their parents than we ever imagine. It always amazes me when my kids are in the next room and I am talking with my wife about something then a week later they will ask a question about a conversation we were having, assuming they weren't listening.
There are two lessons to learn from this. First is your kids are always listening even if they don't respond. (yes this applies to when you ask them to pick up their socks and you get no response) The second is they learn a lot from us even when we aren't teaching.
As anyone who has read this blog before knows I am all about having a positive attitude. This is one of the things I am trying to pass on to my kids. Being unemployed has given me a great way to teach my kids some tough life lessons. Things like saving for a rainy day is more than an expression, money isn't everything and family is, personal responsibility and faith. . This isn't the way I wanted to teach some of these lessons but I have the chance to show my kids through my actions how to handle life when the unexpected happens. Chances are I will learn a few things in the process, I just hope I am setting a good example for them.
Today's joy is the chance to teach my kids real life values.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment