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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

OUR Children Need us to listen!

OUR Children are under many new pressures in this age. While all of us (adults) may have had similar experiences, many times we refuse to share, due to thoughts, they will see us as "less than perfect." While they may look grown, they aren't. They often want to ask for help in navigating their lives, but don't. The old adage "I wish I knew then, what I know now" is so true. Now (as adults) we know. Help Children better understand. Listen carefully as they share their experience and feelings. They may need prompting to discuss some things. Best to learn from loving adult parents- than the sometimes less than loving world. Talk more openly, be for real (not perfect), and don't freak out -when they tell you something about their experiences. (Your over- reaction may cause them to not share again). The attached survey from Essence shares what OUR Children are thinking. Save OUR Children----Check it out... 
http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/underpressure/PDF/under-pressure.pdf

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