Precious Pointer #11 - Parenting is a building block process

Parenting is a process.  It's impossible to raise a well rounded - well adjusted child who becomes a well rounded - well adjusted adult  if you don't plan ahead and use building blocks.
The building blocks you put in place today will determine how your child views the problems he faces 5 years from now. 

Parenting is a process.  It's important that you take the time to make a list of the traits you want your child to have and then work toward those traits in small increments.

For example, it's impossible to get a 14 year old spoiled brat to understand the value of giving and being unselfish.  That trait takes time to build.  It starts at age two when you ask your toddler to help you feed the dog.  It builds when you demand that he sit in your lap and stay away from his older sister while she opens birthday presents.  It builds when you ask him to be excited and happy for her as she squeals about her gifts.  It grows when you help him sit quietly in grandma's lap as she sings to him.  When he complains about her bad breath or scratchy voice, you teach him the value of love - even when it's hard.  It expands when you help him pick out one of his toys to give to an underpriviledged child.  It makes a giant leap when he willingly offers to rake leaves for an elderly neighbor - without pay.

Parenting a child and giving them all the traits they need to be successful as adults is a process!  Where are you in your process?

Seeking His Wisdom,

Debbie