A Whole New World

No, I’m not writing this blog because I want to affect a new world order.  I have an interest in children because I have a good memory of my thoughts when I was a young child.  I remember trying to figure out what was going on.  I remember that when I heard about things, my thoughts would run off in imagination, trying to piece together an understanding of my world.  This makes sense.  A new soul is bound to have many questions.  We are all aware of this.  Some adults enjoy chuckling at their kids when they piece things together in an odd and wrong way.  What I think some people are not considering is that children, although very cute, are serious human beings.  They are thinking hard about their experiences, often consciously, and trying to piece them together.  This is not easy and it can be intimidating.  That is why I feel guiding them deliberately is the loving way to parent.  It is compassionate and loving act to consider your children’s mind, help to introduce them to and help them to interpret the world.  Not only is it an act of love, but guiding them is a great service to yourself as a person that is forever tied to your children.  You are building one of your most important relationships and they will affect your own quality of life.  They can ideally be the richest and most enjoyable relationships of your life, communicating with you better than almost anyone.   Your children will also be your most important relationships, besides your spouse, in the later years of your life.  Guiding a child toward the knowledge of the world is an exhilarating journey of self reflection and the opportunity to grow a deeper appreciation and perspective of your own life.  Most importantly, it is your duty.  As a mother and citizen of humanity, guiding your children is the greatest work of your life.