Parenting, it\u2019s a role fraught with challenges,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Endeavouring to raise the kids proper, being provider,\nteacher and entertainer while swerving judgment from others,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Might seem overwhelming in the beginning, rookies\u2019 heads be\nspinning,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But as the lil\u2019 ones grow and blossom you\u2019ll realize such a\nrole was rewarding,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ain\u2019t no official guide, no so-called right way, everyone got\ntheir own ways,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Different paths taken to the same endgame where their respective\noffspring turn out ok,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having expectations ain\u2019t new, surely every parent\u2019s got \u2018em,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How they take it when the young\u2019uns grow up different, here\u2019s\nwhere the plot thickens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re familiar with the pattern, seen it all before,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kid\u2019s born, mom and dad dictating which way they should go,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most part ain\u2019t nothing set in stone, just mere high\nhopes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As long as the kid grows up honourable and can get by on\ntheir own,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Could start as expectations for their academic performance,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then beyond the school gates, into the path of life, maybe even\nwho they\u2019ll call husband or wife,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nurture that which lights their fire, encourage \u2018em to\nmingle, don\u2019t keep \u2018em sheltered,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No harm exploring the mysterious beyond, as long as they\nexercise caution, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expose \u2018em to new things and experiences, they\u2019ll surely\nthank you for it,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teach \u2018em right from wrong but also let \u2018em grow up\nwell-rounded,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sooner or later they\u2019ll find their purpose and life\u2019s work,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Might take away from what you\u2019d planned out for \u2018em, on some\nlevel your concern is warranted,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hate to break it to some of y\u2019all, but while you\u2019re free to\nguide \u2018em in their youth,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may face resistance from \u2018em once they cross over to\nyoung adulthood,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ain\u2019t right to rob \u2018em of their passion, rip the carpet from\nunder \u2018em,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can\u2019t meddle, either, in matters of their ride or die and co-pilot,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Life will dish out challenges, might find your kids among\nthe sources,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But breaking rules and pushing envelopes aren\u2019t always acts\nof insolence,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rather than dismiss \u2018em why not try to understand \u2018em?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As long as they\u2019re adding to the betterment of the planet surely\nthey\u2019re entitled to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The long and short of it is this, pay attention and drink it\nin,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The actions of others are beyond your control, as are the\nlittle ones\u2019 dreams, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dare to throw a spanner in the works watch how quickly\nthey\u2019ll hate and despise,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beware the individual suppressed, it\u2019s a different type of anger\nand spite,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accept that outside forces will mould \u2018em, too, you can\u2019t\nprotect them forever,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019ll tread their own path, beyond your set perimeters, it\ndoesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re disrespecting,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If they ain\u2019t providing fodder for the evening news,\nwretched and acting the fool,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let their true selves thrive in full bloom, pursue what they\nwere born to do,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have faith in \u2018em to do right, to leave the roost and fly\nhigh,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let \u2018em take the hits necessary to achieve their own\nvictories, no need to keep that chopper hovering constantly,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019d done your job proper then you should trust that\nthey got this in the bag,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That they\u2019ll take on the world and triumph, proudly\nrepresent Mom and Dad,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood is thicker than water, ain\u2019t nothing changing if you\nplayed your cards right,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019ll still count on you if ever they stumble or need good\nold-fashioned advice,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019re still yours, now and forever, always,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let \u2018em find their way, wherever it is, have their back\nanyway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Parenting, it\u2019s a role fraught with challenges, Endeavouring to raise the kids proper, being provider, teacher and entertainer while swerving judgment from others, Might seem overwhelming in the beginning, rookies\u2019 heads be spinning, But as the lil\u2019 ones grow and blossom you\u2019ll realize such a role was rewarding, Ain\u2019t no official guide, no so-called right … <\/p>\n