As my children get older I love the feedback I am getting that I am doing something right (or wrong in some cases). I find it to be so much easier than the guess work of babyhood and toddlerhood. Because really I am still surprised that they even survived babyhood and toddlerhood. I really had know idea what I was doing, but I must have done some things right because here we are!
Chris and I went to the kids’ holiday parties at school before they were released for winter break. We each spent time in both of the classrooms. The moms (there were no dads when I was in the classroom) in Charlotte’s classroom all told me “Charlotte is the sweetest, kindest little girl. My child comes every day talking about Charlotte and how she is such a good friend.” When I went to Cooper’s classroom, the moms of girls (again the dads weren’t there…they must have all followed Chris around because he said there were other dads there) all told me, “Cooper is the best kid. He makes sure nobody bullies and he acts like a little bodyguard for the little girls making sure nobody chases them, pinches them or pulls their hair.” Yes, well, now we know why all the girls fight over sitting next to Cooper at school, and actually pet him.
Among other things, we strongly value kindness, altruism and empathy. These situations make me proud that I am setting the right example for my kids. When I gave the kids the feedback that evening after I got home, you should have seen how their faces beamed with pride. It made me feel good to give them this positive reinforcement because it wasn’t only from me, it was from other adults.
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