Do you ever feel like you love your children too much? Sometimes I worry that I do. With all of the other fears I have, this one just comes naturally. In attempting to shield them from all the "bad stuff," maybe I am doing them a disservice by not letting them just figure it out on their own.
Come and read my thoughts about this on Her View From Home today and let me know what you think.
Another beautiful piece Kathy. If you're taking the time to reflect on it, you're doing it right. Those amazing kids of yours could never be loved too much. With a mama like you, how could they possibly go wrong?
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks Jen!!
DeleteYou are such a beautiful writer, Kathy.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's possible for a parent to love their child too much. I look at it a little differently - as a parent, it's your RIGHT to be able to spoil and love them too much. From all I've read on your blog, you are exactly the kind of parent I would want. Keep on doing what you're doing. Those kids are adorable!!!
Thanks, Dani. I kind of agree. If what you're doing is out of love, how can it be wrong?
DeleteNot possible to love them too much. I do think that giving them space to figure out things on their own is super important for their self confidence amongst other things. You can (slowly) let them learn on their own...and do it because you love them sooooooo much. But if you're self aware about it, I bet you're doing things just right. :)
ReplyDeleteI found you through Jen BTW :)
Jen's awesome isn't she? Thanks for your wonderful comment and for visiting. I'll have to come check you out, too!
DeleteKathy, I think that loving them as much as you possibly can is what being a Mommy is all about. I was thinking about it...they may learn about the concept of unconditional love in church, but they feel it from their Mommy (and Daddy). They will always have a place to come home to, no matter what happens. That's where inner strength for future challenges comes from. - Laura
ReplyDeleteI wholeheartedly agree, Laura. If they know that their parents will love them no matter what, they will have more confidence to go try anything. Even if they fail or make a mistake, they know they will still have their parents' love. Thanks for your perspective.
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