In an unexpected turn of (good) news, Parts and I had a frank discussion about how our childhood expectations have influenced us as parents. As much as I love and miss my grandparents, the differences between their lives and mine are stark. Sparse coping skills, ineffective decisions, questionable parenthood techniques. Not to say this wasn’t the norm then; however, the saying “we always want better for our children” is a bit of a rally cry.
Parts and I are decision makers, family leaders, cycle breakers. We ask questions, we demand accountability, and we choose those who will walk beside us. What we don’t need is to beg for attention, and we don’t want peace disruptors. Life is complicated enough as it is without adding drama. Our lives were filled with drama, nearly all of it out of our control.
But, just saying ‘don’t make the same mistakes I did’ isn’t nearly enough. We lead by example, by sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. We share the why. We communicate. Listen, then speak.
All this to encourage others to speak up, to speak out, to share their stories in an effort to change the status quo. There is so much out there to experience.
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I ask you –
What lately has caused you to stop and reconsider childhood and adulthood differences?
Do you lead by example?
For my Veteran friends and family, wishing you a day of peaceful remembrance. Happy Veteran’s Day!
(The post Fighting the Good Fight first appeared here at Running on Fumes.)
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