Thursday, February 19, 2009
GOOD LIFE
No worries all, Sage is doing much better. And I am doing pretty great. But this has been a tough week I am seriously surprised by the youth today. Surprised by all the strength and wisdom they have, but after this week, I just can't believe some of the stuff they go through. And much of it cause by themselves. And then parents or adults that should be helping and compassionate don't get it!! Its sad! So, I have been thinking, does it start with kids not having enought to do? Like chores, or homework or anything worthy to do, but watch tv or wii to play? And then are parents too afraid that there happy little life might become to complicated if they take the time to listen and help thier children. As if the kids problems might get them dirty, or they might actually have to take time to be a parent. Or the worse thing ever, someone might find out that they don't have a perfect life! Perfect kids or Aren't Perfect Parents!!! Thoughts?
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i think it is a combo. Carlye. We live in that part of the pride cycle where there is an abundance. An abundance of money, of entertainment, of people saying 'that is ok', 'do what makes you happy', 'you deserve it'. I know from a parent's perspective, when things get rough with my kids it's because I am in a hurry. In a hurry, or too busy to slow down, get on their level and in their world. I think the closer we get to the next phase of this world as we know it, the faster time flies by, the more we feel we need to cram into it. A 'return to virtue', just what the Gen. YW President called for is what we need. And we find virtue or strength and integrity from hard work, focus on values and character. Those are hard things to teach, they take intentional and well thought out action. I also know from experience that when I have taken to the time to s l o w i t
d o w n with my kids and my family, we are all happier, and the problems that come our way (since unfortunately those will never stop in this life) are easier handled and worked out.
You know whenever I see a kid in trouble, or parents who seemed to have signed their kids off, I say to myself, "that will never be me, and I hope my kids never have to go through that." But my kids will have to go through some stuff, and there will be times I wish I could, I don't know, pretend there aren't problems, but I know that if I start practicing now on the little stuff, like "mom, but I hate braids, why do I always have to wear braids?" the bigger stuff will be a little bit easier.
So I guess you struck a chord with me. Sorry! I am glad things "are pretty great" with you! Love you lots!
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