Parenting lessons from the Incredibles: (no spoilers I promise)
Parents - our kids all have special gifts and talents - powers if you will, and it's our job to help them learn to use them wisely.
Take Dash for instance. He has to learn how to use his speed in the right arenas. Not for his own glory, but to help others. we can model this attitude of service and humility for our kids.
Violet had to given the confidence and pushed into the opportunity to use her power. many of our kids need to be pushed out of their comfort zones, but also encouraged along the way so they can realize their true gifts.
And then there's Jack-Jack.
Many of us have a jack-jack in our family. the child who has tremendous potential but very little self-control. the child with lots of energy, demanding lots of attention, at times draining the life out of the parents and wreaking havoc on the family dynamic.
what we as parents need to realize is that these children do in fact exist and that it's ok to ask for help if you have one. sometimes an outside source can give you just the tools or perspective you need to manage the craziness. these kids will be unstoppable leaders once they mature and learn how to wield their gifts properly, but if you get a bit tired of parenting them along the way - IT"S OK. because it is indeed exhausting and you don't need to feel guilty for feeling every bit of it. (preaching to myself here) the life and joy they will bring to you in their later years will be worth it.
so parents...……. look for the strengths in your kids and encourage them in their gifts. help them identify their weaknesses and how to avoid them. model for them self-control and teach them to be a part of a team. teach them confidence, humility, and how to serve others.
they are pretty amazing. handle with care.
