Before ever becoming a mother. The thought brought an anxiety that was so overwhelming I didn’t think I would have any children. How can I take care of this little person that’s my own? Was I capable of being a good mother? Show them that the world is both beautiful yet so cruel. All these thoughts still haunt me. Little less than before they’re replaced with other things now but they’re still there some days.
I also realized throughout life and now having my son. How careful we as parents need to be when we speak to them as they’re growing. It’s easy for them to absorb everything. Children are truly sponges to those around them. We parents are legitimately their first interaction with the world. It comes to no surprise that even to this day I can still hear my parents voices for a lot of the decisions I make in life. It’s something I find humorous most days. When I went to get my first tattoo I could already feel the disappointment of my parents and hear them saying how I probably ruined my body by getting it. Mind you, I was 22 almost 23 and didn’t really mind their disapproval at this point. I’m usually confident in most of my decisions and what I do with my body now that I’m older. Yet, even still I hear them in my head before doing anything. It’s becoming more faint as the years go by and it made me realize that the strongest voices in our children is mostly ours. Their self esteem, confidence, fears and overall sense of self mostly comes from being around us. I hope that I can be better and give my son more positive thoughts than negative ones. That he won’t feel the need to hide things from me. After all, we have free will. Regardless what we tell them. They can choose to rebel against it or listen. They’re always listening. They’re always watching. Strive to be better cause perfection does not exist.
This has always been a fear of mine with having kids. I hope one day if they ever do hear my voice or their dad’s voice. It’s help guide them through life decisions and if it’s small things that they’ll laugh like I did. All in good time I suppose.
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Very sweet 💛
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Thank you for sharing this! I am, let’s say, the second interaction in kids life. As an early years teacher, I also feel the importance of being aware of my communication. Children listen and watch all the time. However, I understand the importance of being truthful as well… so I am practising to find the balance between a better communication for both parts, children and adults (teachers or parents).
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I respect child educators for they do so much more than educate us. It’s true you’re their second interaction. Another role model in their life. It’s a rather emotional job to be in. I applaud you for this because there’s also some sort of disconnect with parents and teachers. Some don’t realize that being a teacher isn’t just 8 hours of the day. You too spend 24/7 thinking of ways to better the child’s education and wellness. So for that I thank you and wish you luck with practicing the balance of comuncation.
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