John Maxwell is this year in the news with his keadership summits etc. In 1996 he wrote a book Breakthrough Parenting. He encourages parents to encourge their children to reach the stars. On the back page of the book the following statement is made: Every child is a powerhouse of undeveloped, unlimited potential. Tucked beneath the teddy bear sheets down the hall may lie a president, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, or a missionary who will proclaim the name of Jesus in a distant nation. Perhaps your child is a Straight A student getting ready to go off to college, or a rebellious youngster hanging with the wrong crowd. Regardless of their age or stage, all kids have a wealth of possibility just waiting to be released.
The most exiting lesson that I learnt from him was.: When the road gets bumpy, sonme parents withdraw from their kids emotionally. But during difficult times, children need emotional suppiort. They can survie without their parents' money or advice, but they do not do well without love. And if they are not getting any at home, they may go look for it in inappropiate ways.
Even when your kids have messed up badly or hurt your feelings, give them hugs and other signs of affirmation and affection. Show them you are glad they are yours. That assurance can carry them through the tough times. And it may help you too.
Great post! Keep on writing the truth!
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