Three perspectives on raising capable adults
When we remove every obstacle, will our children be able to handle the climb ahead?
MYson, Moishy, turned nine, which meant that he was officially on sweeping duty on Friday afternoon. I spend the morning cooking, then washing dishes, and while I’m busy at the sink, the designated child sweeps the floor.
Moishy began with gusto, enthusiastic about his new job. But when he put the broom away with a self-satisfied “Huh!” I saw that he’d missed half the carrot peels and anything that was too close to a corner.
I expected that, honestly. Moishy is not my oldest.
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