With our oldest graduating from high school this year, we've been thinking a lot about the big events in his life. His first day of school, his baptism day, the day he got his driver's license ... and now, graduation. It's bittersweet knowing our time with him at home is drawing to an end as he makes plans for his future.
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We're not the only ones in this boat. Parents all over America are happy/sad about their kids' milestones. Sure, we are proud of them, but those teary eyes are also a sign of a little sadness at them growing up.
Psychology Today calls it the parenting paradox.
(https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/packing-success/202205/holding-while-letting-go).
To stay balanced, we need to learn to let go while still holding on to our growing relationship to our adult children, or even our little children from year to year.
You could find a million blogs, websites, or news articles that will all tell you how to parent your child. But you are the one who knows them best. We find that as we look for what's best for our child and partner with God and others who care for our children that things tend to work out just fine.
Where do you go for help with parenting? We'd love to hear from you in the comment section below.
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