Every day we try our best to educate our children...preparing them for the future. We teach through words....we repeat....we practice...we say crazy things....We contradict ourselves.....have you ever thought about all the mixed messages we teach??
"Don't talk to strangers".....But, sit on the lap of the fat man in a red suit and tell him everything you want for Christmas.
"Don't take candy from strangers".....But, it's okay to eat the candy that a 6ft. talking Bunny brings you on Easter.
"Lock our doors at night, Don't let strangers in the house"....But, while you are sleeping on Christmas Eve, a jolly old man in a sleigh will come down the chimney, eat cookies in your kitchen and leave presents in the living room.
"Always be kind to others"....Said as you scream at the driver in front of you because he's driving too slow.
"Fitness is the key to good health".... Preached to the child from the parent sitting on the living room couch.
"Always practice Good Sportsmanship"....But, it's okay for daddy to yell at the other team's goalie.
"Always tell the truth"....And yes, the Tooth Fairy is real!
We are so silly and yet the same lessons are practiced generation to generation....I am going to blame "great" parenting skills on my parents....I only can pass on what I was taught!
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