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I Want My Kids To Conquer The World
But first, they need to understand that they CAN.
Just a quick disclaimer before we get started. I do mean that metaphorically.
Being a parent is a pretty tough gig. When parenting advice can change from one week to the next, who knows where you should begin on the epic journey that is raising a human being? There are countless lessons that children must learn in order to prepare them for the realities of the world. Honesty, manners, and respect are just a few of the lessons that fall upon the sleep-deprived shoulders of Mum and Dad to teach.
But I have a different lesson in mind today. One where I help my children to grow up without the word ‘can’t’ in their vocabulary.
“I Can’t Do It!”
I was in the garden with my daughter this afternoon when she decided she wanted to play ball. Unfortunately, the ball she wanted had taken up residence in the middle of our paddling pool.
“I can’t do it”, she said. “It’s too far, I can’t reach it.”
Now in case you were wondering, no, the paddling pool isn’t the size of an Olympic swimming pool. It’s probably 1m x 1m at the most. So for my five-year-old to tell me she couldn’t reach it was ludicrous, getting this ball should have been a piece of cake. But…
