To become a competent parent takes courage. We must accept our power to shape our children's lives for good or for ill. We won't become self-confident by being their chums. Peace and power are two sides of the same coin.
"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right!" - Henry Ford.
The founder of the American automobile assembly line understood the importance of confidence and optimism. What we believe about our hopes and dreams has a profound impact on the likelihood of our success. It is important to help our children build their self-confidence through encouragement and affirmation.
We have come a long way in overcoming our codependence and standing up for ourselves since we began our recovery. As we grow in self-confidence we become less defensive when others disagree with us. We speak our truth confidently, even when others challenge us. We learn to carefully consider the views of others without automatically abandoning our own position.
This excerpt is from Daily Meditations for Parenting Our Kids by Thomas Wright.
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