frustrated

[chickadoodle3]

Anyone else frustrated with the pull of the world even in the home school community? Maybe it is just me. Let me know I am not weird please:grouphug:

[Hedgehog]

What exactly do you mean by that? (Genuine question, I'm confused. :001_smile: )

[Susan in Mo]

Yes, I’m even horrified at our extended family gatherings, but I also have learned from raising my oldest that it is best to let them deal with influence and make mistakes now while you still have their ear.

Let me explain, I was a helicopter parent and always swooped in to save the day whenever I thought something was going to influence him the wrong way. Because of this, he never developed character. I wish he had seen much and experienced some sad things. For example, I wish we had sought out mission opportunities, so that he could see the results of things like poor choices, just plain o' evil, and the injustices of life.

Helen Keller put it best, "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."

Please let me make myself clear. I am not advocating that you put your child in a stressful morally deprived situation. I would suggest, however, that you let your child experience some of the harsh realities of the world and work through them together as they arise. My son will get there, but unfortunately I'm no longer the one that he turns to for guidance.

Susan

[chickadoodle3]

Susan,
thanks for the encouragement. It is really hard to let some things go but thanks. I guess I am afraid of them losing their innocence.

[chickadoodle3]

Hedgehog, I think what I'm trying to put my finger on is the other adults in our children's lives that kind of push us to make our kids grow up or pull them away from the family. I'm not sure if I am expressing it the way I feel it. It is hard to put it into words.

[WishboneDawn]

Susan,
thanks for the encouragement. It is really hard to let some things go but thanks. I guess I am afraid of them losing their innocence.

When innocence goes bad it's called naivety. :) Innocence is really not such a bad thing to lose a lot of the time.

[jadedone80]

It really depends on the age of the child. Young ones should be protected. It's a slow letting go. Personally, I avoid bad influences or negative people because they make me feel icky and since I avoid them, my children tend to as well.

:grouphug: You're not weird.