When I was young, I often thought that my dad was too hard on me. When I compared my life to those of my friends, I resented him even more. Now I realize that without those hard lessons, I would not be equipped for the real trials of life. I raised my own children in a similar way because I shared the same goal with my Dad; to raise independent adults who can handle life’s problems. Today, I look back on those hard times and I am thankful. I’ve learned the truth of that saying, “What doesn’t kill you, will make you stronger.”
What hard lessons are you grateful for today? Are you passing those lessons on to your kids? Comment here.
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Tags: parenting
March 6, 2010 at 4:46 am |
I thought that my dad was too hard for me too but i can’t blame him, Being an only daughter I understand that he wanted to protect me and I’m glad that he raised me that way. My dad keeps on telling me to finish my education since it’s the only thing that can’t be taken away from me and I would love to share that for my kids in the future.