It’s something that’s been on my mind since Rhys started nursery school last September.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that nursery school is a cruel and heartless place! It’s just that him going there is the first step out into the world; away from the shelter of life at home.
A huge part of me wanted to just keep him at home with me, to protect him from all the outside influences and the hard things he might have to deal with out there in the world. He is quite a sensitive soul and I hate the idea of him having to ‘man up’ and face difficult situations and not-so-nice people. I don’t want him to have to change who he is to fit into the world.
So I really like this quote. I like the sentiment behind it, that maybe he doesn’t have to toughen up. Maybe instead he can play a part in making the world nicer, by being his true, sensitive, loving self. I like to think so anyway.
What a burlesque dancer can teach us about being ourselves
Masks
Encouraging children to be themselves
Beautiful photo and quote! Parents have the tough job of raising their children to be kind and generous, as well as strong and independent so that they don’t end up being steamrolled by the harshness in the world. Thank you so much for linking up with #candidcuddles! 🙂
It’s a pretty hard job isn’t it! x
If all parents thought like this, we could change the world! It’d be such a wonderful place to live! Thank you so much for linking up with #candidcuddles x
It’s a fab way of thinking isn’t it! x