CheetahCountrySurprise#4 We don’t care much about the ‘WHY’. It is hard for me when Gianna comes home and notifies me that she is behind in Math minutes. I use the word ‘hard’ because I have to hold back the immediate question, I know all parents use- WHY? So of course, because I always remember my own advice (note sarcasm), my own deep rooted beliefs about children, ones that I have grown a coaching practice around- I do not ask WHY - except of course when I do. But when I do, and the drama and crying begins, I remember I caused the drama in the first place! Because when I ask WHY- about something I know I should not be tied to-something that I do not own, but she should- then I get crying, and disappointment, and I hurt the little girl I love. Cause when I use WHY, I know selfishness is my only reason. Maybe I can throw in a dash of convenience, and a dash of tiredness too! Instead of asking ‘WHY’- ask ‘HOW’ Why- the question why, if we ask why- we are...
ramblings of the joys, tears, & lessons learned from a bunch of Cheetahs