A Passion.
Education should always be the focal point on your Goal Sheet but please allow your son to find something he looks forward to and enjoys. Help him to find a passion beyond the classroom and beyond part time jobs. Ideally, this would not only be something he enjoys, but something that relaxes and challenges him.
He may like Music, Painting or Building things with his hands. Musicians, Artists, Carpenters and Architects will be in the making.
Team sports may relax and challenge him. They are good character building tools because they are filled with many of life’s lessons such as:
Excitement of winning, disappointment of losing, sitting on the bench (taking turns), letting someone else carry the ball (letting someone else lead the team) and learning that being a team player and getting exercise are important in his daily life — now and in the future.
With our technological world new opportunities are on the horizon that we cannot even imagine. Robots are already a part of our future, drones too but what is next?
Let your son dream. Let him be himself. He may just be the one who comes up with the next BIG thing for our country and the world. Encourage him. Emotionally invest in his dreams.
AND, this is not insignificant, if he is doing something he enjoys, he is not out looking for things to do that might unknowingly lead him into danger or harm’s way. The temptations for teenagers are everywhere and you cannot be everywhere to guide your son.
There you go. Another lesson for today. Now, go and love your son in your own special way. Some days are long but, trust me, the years will just disappear.
Love,
MarnaKay
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