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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parent the kid you have, not the kid you want to have. I have 3 kids and each one of them is SOOOO different. I have learned how to be patient, validate their feelings, be firm and consistent and try to give love and warmth in our house. They might not go to THE BEST school in the whole world, but they have loving, hands on parents and a safe nurturing environment to grow up in. They know they are loved and wanted. [/quote] +1 My parents told me that all they expected of me was to contribute positively to the world. That resonated and I now I tell my children the same thing. I don't need them to get into top colleges and I don't need them to be the best at a particular sport or skill. I just want them to try to leave their environments a little better than they found it. That can be done on a small scale (making another kid feel valued) or a large scale (selecting a service profession). [/quote]
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