Remembering 9-11 – A Legacy of Lessons

This is a day that will forever be marked in our minds. 9-11-01 left us with visuals of sadness, anger, empathy, and yes, perhaps even hatred for those that contributed to this horrific disaster. These are not the visuals we want our children to inherit. While we know the importance of keeping those images fresh in our adult memories, we can plant a victorious memory, a legacy of the lessons we have learnt from this tragedy.

1. Perseverance – humans have an amazing capacity to bounce back from setbacks. We are resilient if we stand together. We must teach our kids that when we all look out for each other, we can overcome the tough times. Standing by our friends and being supportive can help them bounce back.

2. Compassion – show compassion for those that are in pain – friends at school who are going thru divorce or illness. Reach out with  “How can I help you?” or “I’m here if you need a friend.” These simple acts can teach our kids to offer what really matters, an ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on. The seeds for world compassion are planted in our very homes.

3. Support – help your kids show support by donating their time and/or a small amount of money to a local or national charity. Have them choose an organization that is meaningful to them and help them learn about their efforts. If they are older, they can organize a volunteer event in their community. When we inspire kids to get involved, we’ll raise adults who want to get involved. 

Through trying times, we can teach  our children empathy and help build their character.

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