Is This What's Best For My Child(ren) and Family?

Entitlement…The theme of our current generation.
Am I right?

Hey, there is A LOT of good that has come from entitlement.
Womens rights, freeing the slaves, equality, etc.
Entitlement is all fun and games until it effects your children and family.
That is when I believe it has gone too far.

I am very pleased to say that I see very little "you do you" and "do what makes you happy" "who cares what anybody thinks/says" from mothers.
I am so happy to see that mothers are continuing to do their duty in making sound, responsible, selfless, and mature decisions that benefit the children and family.
Most of this "you do you" "forget tradition" "you are all that matters" junk is coming from the non-parents, typically single individuals.

We as parents have a duty and a responsibility to make decisions for ourselves, for our children, and for our home and families.
These decisions may be hard, unpopular, difficult to enforce, painful, etc.
But that is what it means to be a parent.
I am afraid that if we as parents make a decision solely thinking of ourselves and giving in to that "entitled" mentality- we are being selfish, immature, and irresponsible.
Our decisions as parents WILL effect the lives of our children and families.
For better or for worse.

If we are ever on the fence about a certain decision, we should be asking ourselves:

1. How will this effect my children and family?
2. Is this what is best for my children and family?

NEVER:

1. Is this what I want?
2. What will I get out of this?

I have to admit, being a parent and making unselfish decisions is a major lifestyle adjustment.
Before having kids you are totally used to living and doing things completely for and by yourself.
Life with kids means more responsibility and being responsible FOR them.
It means letting go of your previous lifestyle and living and making decisions for THEM.
It means rising up to the occasion and being there and fulfilling your duty as a protector and a provider and a mentor.

It also means, if you are doing it right-
an immense amount of joy only achieved by having a child of your own.
It means happiness like you could never have experienced otherwise.
It means your life has purpose always.
It means that you are never alone or lonely.
It means forever having somebody to love unconditionally and being loved in return.
It means always having something worth living for.
It means always having something to look forward to.
It means lots and lots and lots of smiles, laughter, and heart warming moments.
It means the ULTIMATE sense of fulfillment.

The good FAAAARRRRRRR outweighs the bad in parenthood.

It is my prayer that every parent everywhere experiencing the urge to make selfish decisions- that they may fall back on the love that they have for their children.
And to think about what is best for THEM always.
And that NOTHING, I mean NOTHING is worth sacrificing the absolute best for them.
Is this the best that you can do?
How will this effect your children?
Is this the best for THEM?

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