Resilient, Independent, Creative and Moral

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There is always talk about leaving our planet/world/country a better place for our children. Better environment, better ecomony, more peaceful -- seriously, I don't think that's going to happen. It is a nice idea, but mostly what we leave them is more crap. I know "CRAP" isn't a very specific term, but that's really what it is. Crap in the way of global/local environmental issues. Crap in the way of socialist political issues. Crap in the way of stifled freedoms in the "free-est" country in the world. Crap in the way of valueless, amoral leaders, entertainers, teachers, etc.

I am not able to leave them something better in terms of the planet/world/country - I don't have the means, the time, the man-power, the political power, the resources, etc. I can do just a little part when it comes to those greater and grander things (and rest assured I will do my little part).

What I can leave them with is resiliency, independence, creativity and morals. They will endure many challenges in their lifetime - personal as well as global, national and spiritual. Greater challenges than what we can prepare them for, as we don't really understand the full scope of what is coming.

I will do my part to instill in my children these 4 things.

**Resiliency to adapt to all changes.
**Independence to not follow the crowd and be confident in their own decisions.
**Creativity to take the whatever circumstances they find themselves in and make something successful out of them.
**Morals to always stand up for whatever is right -- NO MATTER THE COST

Comments

Brit H. said…
I totally agree. The REAL question is HOW? How do I teach my kids RIC&M? PLEASE give me all of the answers! Or raise my kids! You are a great mom and you do a fabulous job.
November 18, 2008 at 8:59 PM
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