Thursday, March 12, 2009
STRONG
So I was told today Aiden is strong willed. Some of you may be thinking, duh, she didn't know? Well, when it is your own child you want to see the best in him. He is a great kid afterall, but yes he is a strong willed boy at times, but to give him a title....well that is only up to his parents or a dr. in my opinion. I guess when he was a little baby and I wondered is he colicky....maybe borderline is what I conclusion I came to. But he really didn't cry a ton, but was very clingy and just more high maintenance. Now that I have a second child to compare with I can see their differnces as Asher is much more laid back. So I did what I do and I ordered all of the best books on strong willed children out there and will read them all! I like to do my research! And I hope to get Andy to read my "to be" highlighted parts of the books so we can be on the same page and hopefully find some useful techniques. As a parent I do have a little wisdom (2 years worth! :). I now know some of the most difficult personality traits as an infant and toddler actually make for great adult traits. I know Aiden will be a leader, he will not follow the crowd, he will be somebody and will hopefully if guided right be a great leader for God!
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3 comments:
Amen 2 that!!!!
Who are you STC?
One of our 3 teenage boys is also more in the 'strong-willed' category (he takes after his mother...). I remember for HIS 2nd birthday, I bought for MYSelf Dobson's book "The Strong-willed Child". I found it to be quite helpful...Actually I just took it off the shelf now - and realized there is a chapter for the adoloscent age, so I suppose it might be a good refresher for me to read at least that chapter. :-)
It sure is amazing how each child is unique...our first one was the more laid back one...then came the second one...(see above).
They are definitely ALL a blessing from God!
Myriam
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