Don’t parent with your eyes closed. Don’t wake up surprised one day when it is too late.
I raised my kids deliberately. I raised them not to be bully bait. I raised them to be confident. I raised them to fly with their own wings and pursue their own interests. I raised them to think. I raised them to see the big picture. I raised them not to be stupid or sheltered. I raised them to question what they hear and see – even if they see and hear it from me. I raised them to realize that one day they’ll have to make it on their own and that they’ll have to fight tooth and claw.
They know how to come to their own conclusions. They know that reputation is everything. They know that being fair and good and standing up for what is right and good is everything.
They’ll be far better people than I will ever be.
They aren’t perfect, but at least they have a chance.
I don’t always agree with them but at least we discuss it and as a parent I have the last word, period.
And they still cuddle with me and need me. We’ll always have fun.
Don’t parent by accident. Do it deliberately.
I’ll say it is important for your Vampire kid, but it is important for all kids, even Werewolves and especially regular human kids.
~ Juliette aka Vampire Maman
Vampire Maman 
Ditto! Deliberate parenting is also a way in which we grow ourselves. Nothing challenges us more as human beings than to constantly did deep into ourselves to meet the new moment our kids present us with.
Yes we do grow. I couldn’t even imagine how much I’d grow once I became a mom. Good point. Thanks so much!
What about ghosts, J ? You left them out. I agree with EVERYTHING you said here. Active parenting always trumps passive observation (which is what a lot of people do). Happy Sunday !
Paul
Don’t get me started on ghosts.
Thanks for your comments – I agree that passive and parenting only have two things in common. Both start with a P. Other than that they shouldn’t have anything to do with each other.
How children should be raised! Thank you!
You’re most welcome. Thanks for stopping by!
My parenting skills are being put to the test these days. My son wants me to be well and for things to be the way they were and a whole slew of other things. We have a lot of conversations, and I can only hope that I’m saying something that will help him now and later in life.
You talk and you love! From what I know you’re doing great.
Love this! I couldn’t agree more!
Thank you!