ethoughts-jr

My son started his own blog yesterday. He wanted to call it ethoughts-jr. You can check it out here. Perhaps it is a dad thing, but I really appreciate his wit and unique perspective of seeing the world. For ten years old, he does a good job at communicating what he sees and feels.

I think one of the keys to good parenting, (which I don't claim to have all the knowledge on, in fact I sometimes feel like a miserable failure) is helping your child discover what really makes them tick...what their passions are. This certainly takes a keen eye and it doesn't happen overnight, but if one pays close enough attention, it will become overtly obvious.

The adventure, however, only begins here. As parents, we need to be committed to equipping our children with the tools and the affirmation they need to see their passions mature. The best food we can give them in this day and age is our attention, love, and encouragement. Yes, it takes time and effort, but the rewards will far outweigh the costs, and the road to success will be a much smoother one for them.

Children are the most important resource the world has, yet they are fast becoming an endangered species. I'm committed to doing all I can to make sure the pathway to life is built properly so they can more easily navigate towards success...how about you?