Although my kids are grown, they are still my “kids.” When we get together, it’s funny how I see some of the same behaviors, traits, and interactions that were present when they were children. I am watching this all from a meta-view and super conscious of my triggers and reactions. I am continually reminded of my own part in our relationship and that they are people in their own right with their own lives. About children, Kahil Gibran wrote in his book, The Prophet, “They come from you but they are not you.”
When children are frustrated, shutdown, angry, or disrespectful, try this:
• Listen to children.
• Watch for your triggers when they say or do something.
• Correct with love and guidance.
• Treat the children with the respect that you would like from them.