I have a blog and really love writing it, but somehow the
real need to write has left me. On my PC the draft of my book is gathering
dust. The one who read the first couple of chapters regards it as something out
of this world, that should be burned so that no human could ever be exposed to
such rubbish ever again!
I on the other hand, I felt it was good, but then again all
parents think that their children are the best in the world.
And guess what, it hurts,
yes it does, when you come to the realisation that your child is not the next,
Chuck Norris, Einstein, or Bakkies Botha, nope, no matter what you do, no
matter how many teachers you suck up to, no matter how many coaches you
befriend, your child is just not what you dreamed of!
And that is the problem, parents wants to live through their
kids, they never played first team, but will make damb sure their kids will,
they never achieved any academic results but little Johnny will become a
Nuclear Physicist!
At no point do they just sit back and give them the opportunity
to grow themselves, isn't that what we are suppose to do, shouldn't parents
create a safe and secure environment for kids to grow up in, so that they can
grow into their own, explore their surroundings and with care, love and
guidance be nurtured into adult-hood.
To be there when your child discovers his/her God-given
talent to sing, when they realise their passion, or make you proud by applying
wisdom beyond their age!, or when their innocence and love makes the day bearable
for someone less fortunate?
They say that not one snowflake is the same as the next, not
one person alive today has the same DNA as another, so let’s embrace the gifts
we have been given, lets enjoy every child with the same passion, love, grace
and attention. Let’s not fall into the trap of setting one above the other or
comparing X with Y, accept X for what it is, and accept Y for what its not.
We should sit back, let the child sit on your lap while you
gently guide the steering wheel, don’t always just drive, and you will be
amazed where you will end up!
Well till next time!
