embracing our kidsEvery now and then we get frustrated and upset with our kids over very small things and strive for them to be perfect. However. this article is to help us embrace our kids shortcomings and flaws and embrace them for who they are. When are children were popped into this world they came with their own personalities and genes that's where we have to recognize that if our kids are a little different from us its okay and instead of getting upset and frustrated with their personality differences learn to recognize and accept them. As a parent you can't expect your kids to be exactly like the way you want them to be, they can't be little cookie cutter or cloned versions of you. If that happened that might be a little scary haha ! If you have a child that has different personality traits from yours, learn to acknowledge and accept it.
My children are just 8 and 5, I love the fact they are a combination of my genes my husband's genes and product of their environment. Instead, of taking a child's personality trait as a negative (socially awkward, shy, not friendly, too quiet) learn to accept them for who they are and every trait from your perspective that might be negative, isn't really that bad after all. At the end, you have to accept them as tiny human beings that have a unique set of traits that were given. If your child has any shortcomings in your opinion, take that trait and look at the positive side of it, having a child lets say that's shy right now doesn’t necessarily mean they will always be like that, some kids go through personality changes as well. As parents, once you realize you're spending all the time trying to control your child into being what you want them to be you'll miss out on moments that make them truly unique. Hug and kiss your kids and remember they came into this world as unique individuals that may be different from us or a reflection of us, regardless let’s embrace and love and control and criticize less. |