Why is it so hard for us to let our children just think for themselves? Why do we feel the need we always know what is best? We feel just because we are older and wiser we know best. Well, that is not always the case. Yet, the single most difficult thing to do is sit back and watch them fail or make a mistake. Making mistakes is part of learning. By constantly "fixing" everything for our children, we are showing them that we do not trust in them to make their own choices and decisions.
When Keean went to take his High School Exit Exam, I must admit I was a little concerned. For my standards, I did not feel he had studied enough. Only a month before did he choose to get a book and start "studying". It was all I could do to not "force" more studying. But this was his thing. His idea. His money. His time. So who am I to tell him "how to do it"?
Well, today at 1pm Keean found out he PASSED! And passed well! At 15 years old, Keean is officially a high school graduate! He is so proud of himself, and he should be. He was able to think for himself, and start to finish, met a goal of his own choosing. Nothing feels better than being trusted to make your own decisions. Either way, pass or fail, Keean I am so proud you. You had the courage to try. The courage to make it happen. And the courage to think for yourself! Well done!
