Parents Pay Attention

The summer always reminds you of cookouts and having fun. The thoughts of a teenager are all a blur, and for some not so important. As a child growing up in the country and having close knit ties to family the real world seems so far away. The thought of what you want to be when you grow up and how famous you want to become seems a goal very far fetched. The nervousness of leaving home, getting your school supplies ready for the upcoming year and knowing there are changes ahead give fears that come in spurts.
Everything that was described gives one the indication that Life is really about to begin and there is so much that can be accomplished. As parents try to sift through their children’s lives and keep track of their every move it becomes apparent that the hedge of protection that you place over your children only bounds as far as the front door. The hedge of protection that will go through and through is that of the Lord.
Mah Mah always said as a parent one can only give children the tools to make an informed decision and it is up to them to apply all the principles. The feeling of being invincible on demand is the call of most children. Giving them the illusion they cannot be touched. Nothing will happen to them so they think. The problems that plague the young people of today are multiplied by the failing economy, ultimate peer pressure, and a society of mixed messages from different perspectives. The real truth is finding out that as children grow into responsible adults there will be pitfalls and things to deter their path but as parents and family alike we must be the ones who give them direction and help nudge their most intricate movements. The freedoms that we have in this country must be looked at as commodities as so many have charted different courses and can’t seem to find a sure sign of success. The one thing that sticks out is the failures of life. As parents we must pay attention. Become our children’s cheerleaders, coaches, and pure encouragement. The futures of our children can be shaped by what we say from the tongue so help your children along. Parents are the path in the wilderness and the light in the dark.