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The other day I had to once again apologize to one of my children for a mistake that I made. During this heartfelt apology, I mentioned to my daughter that I would like her to forgive me because I’m in uncharted waters right now as a dad of a 14-year old daughter. You see, I have never had a 14-year-old daughter before this year, so every experience I am having with her right now is a new one in foreign lands for me.
Because I have never been down this road before, and this road is different than the 13-year old daughter road, I don’t know yet where the fast lane is, where the turn-offs are, the rest stops, and most importantly, where the bumps in the road are that I need to avoid. Because I don’t know where the bumps in the road are, even while trying my best to raise my children, I still tend to hit a lot of bumps and potholes that cause me to occasionally veer off of course.
Every year our kids turn a year older, and hence we’ve never previously had that kid that age before, so we are still learning, right? So, let us shift our focus now from a parent who is always making mistakes to someone who is always trying to learn. I think you all will agree with me when I tell you that it’s much more fun and hip to be around someone who is always trying to learn versus someone who is always making mistakes. So, parents, give yourself a break and give yourself permission to put yourself in learning mode instead of mistake mode. Not only will your children appreciate it, but it will be gentler on you too.
Now, as my Granddaddy always said, “Go learn, lead, and lay the way to a better world for all of us.” Remember, we are still learning every day, and that’s how it’s supposed to be, right? And once again parents, thanks in advance for all that you do, and all that you will do…
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