If we wish to gain the co-operation and trust of those in our charge it is imperative we include them in important decision making processes and at times allow them the freedom to make the decision on their own. This is of particular importance when dealing with our youth.
However it is of equal importance to first guide those to whom we have been entrusted, in the ways of proper thinking, leading to the best result. Our youth must be taught from an early age that there is an Infinite Storehouse of knowledge within them whom they can trust to reveal the answers they seek. They need to be well versed in the proper order of sequence as to how we create our outside environment. Far better they understand how to have a hand in creating their life than being blindly swept along life’s journey.
It is of particular importance to bear in mind their decisions will not always be congenial to our way of thinking. This is ok. We may give council, let our concerns be known, but they must be allowed to be individuals, responsible for and experiencing the benefits or consequences of the path they choose knowing we are always there for them no matter.
In this way our youth will know they are loved, they are important, and we value and respect their opinions and decisions. They will grow to be responsible successful citizens able to think for themselves, able to realize their worthy ideals.
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I love this post, Marshall. Particularly appropriate for me, with my two boys at such impressionable ages.
ReplyDeleteAs always, Thank You.