I wanted to share with you the parenting crossroads I recently came up against. Thankfully, I knew right away what to do because of your wise advice. My (ugly) 14-year-old daughter is starting high school in a new part of town. Needless to say, it’s a big change.
We went to freshman orientation last weekend. After it finished, my daughter got in the car and started crying. She told me none of her close friends had the same schedule, and she was stuck with mean girls in her classes. She asked me if I could somehow change her schedule since I worked at the school.
Technically, I could have done something. But in that moment, I knew it would be the wrong thing to do. "This will not be the last time you’ll find yourself in an unfamiliar situation,” I said. I believed she was placed there for a reason — perhaps to help her or someone else. But I emphasized I wasn’t going to make things easier for her. I reminded her this was an excellent opportunity to grow, and I couldn’t wait to see how her year went. I’m so thankful that I learned from you to NOT swoop in and make life easier for her.
Ashley
I Didn't Fix My Daughter's Problem
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