A parent reacts with immediate problem-solving instincts to routine back-to-school upset, proposing fixes and even replaying scenarios in dreams. Minor incidents like a bumped car and discomfort at a larger school spark intense worry and brainstorming about transfers, schedule manipulation, and extra parental involvement. Both children adapt quickly, turning awkward moments into friendships and finding teachers and peers within days. The parent observes that children possess resilience and coping strategies and often resolve problems faster than parental intervention. The parent feels humbled and uncomfortable while learning to step back as the children grow.
I sprang into action. Should we call the school and request a new spot? Should she drive our smaller car? Should I drive her again? I spent days brainstorming possible fixes. I even dreamt about it - as I'm prone to do when I have something on my mind. A few days later, I cautiously suggested a few solutions. She blinked at me. "Oh, it's fine now," she said. "We're actually friends. He helped me back out today." Crisis over. Emotional storm, passed. No intervention needed.
I often want to step in even when my kids don't need it But they rarely need me to do any of that. They have their own resilience, their own , their own ways of figuring things out. And they coping skillsdo figure things out - often faster than I do. It's humbling. And honestly, a little uncomfortable. My girls are growing up. They are be
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