Comments on: Invincibility

by: Alicia

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:18:00 +0000

This was nice to read… My son is all boy, but he also has such a sweet and loving disposition…
He will climb a tree in a heart be, race pell mell on his bike, and then go to a smaller, less active child and lead him carefully through the “rules” of engagement. He will usher that child through the maze of childrens politics, until he is satisfied that child can do it on his own. Its an amazing thing to watch. He doesn’t like Idol but he Adores Top Chef LOLOL…
To talk of my daughter? Idol and Dance are her mantras - who needs bikes and soccer? And god help you if you are injured or ill… She becomes the nurse… bringing you bandaids and juice, blankets and Her favorite stuffed animals to see you through the day…
It is a difficult thing to allow children to be themselves and not push them into avenues of our own desires. Bless you for seeing the wisdom of it with yours!

by: Joel

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:55:45 +0000

Thanks, Lynette. Being a great parent means understanding who your child is and recognizing skills and natural inclinations, not simply projecting your own expectations onto him (even if your own parents projected expectations onto you!). This is harder then it sounds, but a vital — and fun! — reponsibility.

by: Lynette Hatton

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:30:19 +0000

People often here stories like that and they immediately label the kids “percocious”. I don’t like that word because it I think it limits a child by implying that they can’t have a insightful outlook on life even at a young age. Sometimes the simple words sum it up, and the added bonus is that they’re not pretentious. So, simply put, you’re son sounds AWESOME