As a stay-home father of these two toddlers, 2 & 3½, for nearly 4 years - I can tell you it is has it highs and lows. But... Thanks to @steemparents, today we are going to highlight one of the high points: My favorite thing about being a parent.
I'm proud to say that I have many favorite things about being a parent. But, today I will choose one. I am stoked to contribute to this 1st #parentchallenge & would like to ask my fellow stemian parents to submit their entry! Please be sure to follow @steemparents and check out their post for entry details & info!!
See Details: SteemParents Challenge #1 - Proud Parents
My son giving baby sister a ride to conserve her four-wheeler battery. He picked her up & off they went 😂
My Favorite Thing About Being A Parent
Watching my children benefit from our time together - that's my favorite part. Actually seeing the lessons, values, and knowledge that we, as parents, work so hard to instill in our children - paying off.
It is tireless work, but rewards us in many ways.
What do I mean?
Hearing your child begin to read at an early age because you've invested countless hours trying to encourage and prepare their mind for that moment; when we see the result of that effort, there is no greater reward.
It is not limited to general knowledge either. I am talking about seeing my children care for each other and help each other, work together to solve problems, and say "please" and "thank you" when they share with one another. That's the reward I'm talking about. That is my favorite part of being a parent.
My favorite part of being a parent is seeing my sacrifices and time generating immense value in my children's lives. This is something I believe has immediate gratification once you see it for yourself, but also resonates throughout your child's entire life and beyond.
It is magic that I am blessed with seeing each & every day!
Good post man.
Side note: my boy just got the exact same toy car as your boy for his birthday a few weeks ago.
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Thanks @venomnymous. That's an awesome b-day present! Just wait until the tires wear out - it's a drift cart..haha Teaching my son counter steering techniques at 3 😎🤘🏻
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LoL thanks for the heads up!
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I'm working on editing a vid of my son and daughter on it, sliding sideways and drifting, donuts - slow-mo and original soundtrack included 😆 I think I'm having more fun than they are
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That's gonna hilarious lol
Ah well there's no harm in that, just a good investment.
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My favorite part of being a parent is doing my best to not deceive them about life. I don't lie to my children. It drives my spouse crazy too, but I don't like about the Tooth Fairy, Santa Clause, or anything else. I want my children to trust me, and know that what I tell them is the truth.
If they grow up with me telling them absurd things, they will grow up to accept absurd things from others. That sounds like such a harsh thing to do, but I want my children to be fully aware of the world. I want them to prosper and make wise decisions too!
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Trust is vital, especially with our children. If we want them to be trustworthy, we must trust them and vise versa. I agree that guiding them with truth is important, but equally important is harnessing the imagination. I don't profess the imaginary to be real, but I also do not tell them that people are lying about it. It's tricky.
Kids are smart. They're capable of understanding complex things, so I try to explain them. It is always followed by question after question, but that is how they develop critical thinking. I won't tell them not to believe in Santa, but I try my best to show them the difference between reality and make-believe. It is creepy when you think about a fat, white guy breaking and entering, but there is no harm in a good story. Unless you believe the word "gullible" isn't in the dictionary..("believe that, I'll tell you another.." lol my grandfather always said that).
Cartoons are a great way to show them the differences between real and imaginary. My parents tried to keep the Santa thing going, but my brother and I were able to decipher the truth without them. When I asked my mother about Santa, she told me the truth. However, it wasn't until I asked that she finally gave up the charade. I wasn't angry at her, I thought it was funny. I knew she didn't want to ruin it for my younger brother. (So I did..lol).
I'm on the fence here because I don't like being forced what to think and being forced to think one way or another - by your parents or the government - sucks. If society forces us to believe one thing and our parents force us to believe another - where is the freedom of thought in that? It seems no matter what we think, there will always be opposing thinkers waiting to sway us in their direction. It's a tough one! Any doctors of psychology in da house? 😆
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What a fantastic addition to the #parentchallenge! Stories like this are exactly why I started @steemparents!
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Thanks for participating in the #parentchallenge! .5 SBD has been sent to @booster to vote on this post!
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BIG THANKS @steemparents & @booster - Myself and my lil' future-steemians greatly appreciate that!! 😎👍🏼
Looking forward to participating in more #parentchallenges soon!!
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It's the least we could do to show thanks for hour support. We've got big plans for @steemparents, and the prizes for challenges and contests are going get very interesting in the near future!
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