The Gift of Parenting

Parenting is one of the most important jobs and relationships you will experience in life. It is where you get to give another human the tools to succeed in life. It is a massive responsibility and opportunity.

This child is not here for you to live out your missed dreams. You are not to live vicariously through them. I see this a lot with parents and sports. They are not your best friend. Not to say you cant be their best confidant and your should be there forever support system. Your job is to care, provide, guide, see, listen, feed, nurture, provide safty and security and help them build a strong sense of self. You are a guide. You are their foundation. When parents look from the perspective of what is best for the child and not what is best for them in life and in every moment then they are doing their job well.