"You need to raise the children you have-not the ones you would have liked to have. This statement captures the essence of effective parenting: accepting your children's inherent nature rather than imposing your idealized vision upon them."
"What my children needed-what they still need-is to find their own way based on their quirks, desires, interests, passions, and needs. And my job was and will always be to see precisely who they are, to meet them exactly where they are, and to love them unconditionally."
"Beyond keeping our children safe, parenthood is about supporting them on their own path as they make their mistakes, push through struggles, and grow into who they are supposed to be."
A parent reflects on transformative advice received from Lynn Kroll about raising children: focus on the children you have, not the ones you imagined. The author initially approached parenting with detailed preconceived plans shaped by childhood experiences, expecting to mold children according to specific visions. However, children revealed their own aspirations, challenges, and paths independent of parental expectations. True parenting involves recognizing each child's unique quirks, desires, interests, and needs, then supporting them unconditionally as they navigate their own journey. The core responsibility extends beyond safety to meeting children where they are and allowing them to grow authentically into their intended selves.
Read at Fast Company
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