1581 When Your Children Outsmart You

Growing up, you think you're smarter than your parents. But what can you do when your children outsmart you as a parent? Getting older isn't fun; wrinkles, less energy, saggy -- well we'll keep that a secret for now. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact But with aging, one would expect wisdom to accompany age. Sounds reasonable. However, parenting is nothing but reasonable. You have to expect the unexpected and brace for impact at all turns. Now that my children are on the brink of young adulthood (high schoolers) or the college students and grads, their wisdom is increasing. And mine??? Well, there are days that I feel like the toddler. They are teaching me about so much. Even the classes they are taking I took too. Yet, I fumble my way through helping them with their studies. When did I get old? When did my children start learning more than me? Some parents would be quick to defend their own expertise. Never can a parent be wrong. Or, never can we fall short of perfection. "Parenting seems to be the right of passage to knowledge and wisdom." ~ Kristianne Wargo But what happens when your children outsmart you? Now, it's not that bad when they just let you say whatever and all is well. But when the bull comes out of the china cabinet, the battle is on. Children can challenge your knowledge and force your hand. And with their growing expertise, they learn how to challenge you, fair or not. We, as parents, can be quick to fight back. OR we can stimulate their leadership capabilities. The K.I.S.S. ~ Stimulate your child's leadership role! Knowledge doesn't have to be the "I am right, you are wrong" argument. You don't always have to be the one who knows your stuff. Children who openly express their opinions and knowledge are fluffing their leadership potential. If they can go up against you, imagine the impact they can make on the world. And who doesn't need more qualified leaders in our world today? So instead of always having to be right and keeping score as a parent, let go of your scoreboard and stimulate your child's leadership role. Build confidence in your child. Open up their eyes to their own potential. They have to see themselves shine under pressure. And yes, parents, we place a HUGE amount of pressure on our children no matter how hard we try not to. Refine the hesitancies. Where do they question themselves? These hesitancies are areas you can help sure up and support. Because where do we fall? Where we are weak. You are taking those weaker muscles and making them stronger. Celebrate the milestones. When we are growing, both in knowledge and leadership, key peaks will be conquered along the way. Some HUGE, others so tiny you might miss the pebble. 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