You’ve made a few mistakes in your life, haven’t you?

No one gets through life without a few blunders. But I still run into many parents who don’t want their kids to mess up at all. They keep them from participating in any sports or activity… just so they won’t fall on their face. [[Or… mom and dad make every decision for their teen… so he doesn’t have a chance to choose poorly.]]

That, my friends… is a recipe for disaster!

It’s important for moms and dads to remember that just as we made poor decisions growing up, our kids will do the same. And when they do… give a big hug and remind your son or daughter how much you love them anyway!

Learning from our mistakes is the only path to becoming an independent adult.

 

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