2010-02-25 07:59:00
A friend of mine re-married a couple of years ago. Occasionally, he calls to vent about his step daughter. Even though she’s an adult living on her own, she considers even small problems to be a catastrophe that requires parental attention. Recently, she called in tears because she was out of bottled water. She doesn’t like the taste of tap water and had a cold. So, she couldn’t go to the store herself, and she wanted my friend to make a 25 mile round trip to bring her bottled water.
How does someone with this mindset handle a real crisis when they can’t clear even the smallest of hurdles? Obviously, this young woman was raised by folks who were her friends instead of her parents. It’s your job to make sure your children are equipped to handle the real trials that come with life. What are you doing to prepare your children for their future when the “training wheels” are removed? Comment here.
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