Last weekend, Christi was out of town and I had the kids by myself. I paid particular attention during those intensive 72 hours together to their behavior, and I saw quite clearly the milestones our kids were thriving in. I also glaringly saw the milestones they weren’t.
The school year ahead should be no different for how we parent. Make no mistake, research consistently showsSo whether you choose to send your kids to private school, public school, or you homeschool, spiritual growth and character development are always in session at home—for everyone in the family. And there’s no better time than at the beginning of a new school year to highlight the milestones we too, as parents, most need to grow.
For example, the story you might be telling yourself is, “If my son doesn’t join baseball now, he’ll be so far behind later on.” But what if your son has shown no interest in baseball whatsoever? Is it wise to put our kids in sports or activities we’re passionate about but they show no interest or talent in?