In Others’ Words: Live and Learn

So often we think about all the things children need to learn — the things we need to teach children.

We teach children to:

do basic life functions: sleep through the night, feed themselves, dress themselves
 talk (Use your nice words!)
 read
 interact with other children (Play nice, right?)

 

But children teach adults a lot too, don’t you think? 

Things like:

It’s fun to build a block tower — and just as much fun to knock it down.
The best books should be read over and over and over again.
Sometimes the best part of a birthday present is the box.
Kissing a boo-boo may not make it all better, but it does help.

 

And yes, I’ve learned how much patience I did, and didn’t have, from my children. And I learned about forgiveness from my children too — because my children are the most forgiving people I’ve ever met.

In Your Words: What have you learned from children?

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