08/18/2023
This photo says a thousand thingsβ¦.. But what hits with me is the fact that a child follows itβs parent. You can walk that kid right into hell and he/she will follow you without question. You can throw them on your back and walk them into a land of opportunity or you can drag them by the arm into some reckless situations. Either way, they cling to you. It begs the questionβ¦. Where are you leading your kid(s)? Are they exposed to consistent domestic violence, arguing, abuse, drug useβ¦..? Do they experience abandonment, being placed in rooms behind screens to allow you to have βfree timeβ? Or are they your priority? Do you sacrifice your plans for theirs? Do you put their needs and wants before your own? Remember, we chose to have childrenβ¦ they didnβt choose. They deserve every opportunity to experience life at its fullest. They deserve peace, happiness, joy, and fulfillment. They donβt deserve to be your door mat. Your second rank servant, or your punching bag. Make them a priority, not a chore. Set them up for success, not failure. Lead them, donβt drag them. Because like it or not, they will follow you into hell if thatβs where you take them. -D
