February 8

Inspirational Quotes | Quote 323/365

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Strong-willed children become adults who can change the world as long as we can hang on for the ride and resist the temptation to tame the spirit out of them

Only strong willed people are resilient enough, and disciplined enough to achieve great things, and maybe even change the world.

However, as the mother of one of such children, I can tell you it is a very difficult challenge: finding the right balance between controlling their wildest impulses while not taming their spirit, requires a lot of energy… And after all this effort, he better really change the world for the better. (-:

If you, like me, are in the middle of the struggle, try this article from Aha parenting or check out these books I recommended in November

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