#256: Taking the Plunge

Do you remember the first time your son jumped off the diving board at the local pool? Before taking the plunge, he probably stood at the edge of the board—his knees wobbly and his face full of fear. Maybe he didn’t want to “jump,” but your cheers and hollers finally prompted him to take that timid step off the board and into the water.After jumping off the diving board a dozen more times, your son soon learned that the board isn’t as high as it first looked. Help your son see that the same is true in life. Many of life’s activities appear scary and intimidating. But courage is the ability to see beyond the fear. It’s taking the plunge to achieve a goal that previously looked impossible.For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or  RaisingGodlyBoys.com