So, I’m teaching my son how to drive. And if that isn’t a moment of reckoning, I don’t know what is. He has these things that he does, that absolutely make me crazy! I think to myself … “Why would he do that? Where would get the idea that this is o.k.?” and then I must answer “I do that! Oh, my goodness! He picked that up from watching me!” And so, now, as I’m teaching him to drive, I have to explain to him that my behavior is wrong, and why. So, hopefully, I’m becoming a humbler, kinder driver. Because I know I’m a humbler, kinder mother!
Our children are our lasting legacy, our heritage. This is very true. But in the same sense what they become will speak volumes as to what kind of people we are. Almost everything that I know about being a mother, I learned from my mother. Many of my characteristics and mannerisms I have, I got from my dad. I have no problem accepting these facts. But why would I be surprised that the same will be true for my kids? They will pick up from my actions far more than they will learn from my instruction.
I have become increasingly alarmed at the rate that our society is declining in social graces (manners). I could write all day as to who is at fault (media, music, Hollywood, peers, etc.). But when it all boils down, it is the responsibility of the family, mainly the parents, to insure that our children know how to act and react in various situations. If they do not behave properly, then we must maturely claim the responsibility for not training them.
But I’m not here to point fingers, I’m here to help! And it will be my goal to encourage preventative measures as well as to help set us back on the right path to raising families that are a good example of maturity, patriotism, and respect. I encourage your comments and questions. If you have a question or topic that you would like to further discuss, please feel free to mention, them, and I’ll try to help wherever I can.
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