Raising a world changer is no easy task. Parenting is one of the most difficult, yet most rewarding positions there is! While raising a child with strong, healthy values, it’s important to keep in mind that being an intentional parent produces a great outcome. The same principles apply to child rearing. What is put into raising, imparting and guiding a child in the present, will harvest a strong, forward-thinking world changer later.
Apply these FIVE factors from Christy Little Jones as keys to raising your child to change the world he lives in…and watch him grow.
1. STUDY YOUR CHILD --As the parent of a world-changer child, you must start with a vision. What are your child’s natural gifts? What are their interests? Sit down with each child in your household and ask them what they believe their gifts are and how do they want to use them to bring change into the world? Incorporate their answers with who you know them to be.
2. HAVE A STRATEGIC PLAN. Now that you have identified a few of your child’s gifts, talents and interests, now is the time to start taking action and putting those gifts into practice. Begin to set goals and a purpose with a desired outcome to keep you on track. Depending on the interest and/or gift, ask your child what he would like to do to bring about change in the world using his/her gifts. For example: if your son or daughter loves animals, together, come up with ways that his/her love for animals can change the world. Depending on the age of your child, volunteer at an animal shelter or dog sit for a friend. If reading is your child’s interest, bring her to read to seniors at a retirement community. It’s a great way to serve happiness and impact someone’s life for the better.
3. BE CONSISTENT – Consistency requires commitment and discipline. Consistency is going to be the glue that holds your child’s strategic plan together. If you are wishy-washy or don’t follow through, you can’t expect to gain the same results. Be intentional and have integrity with what you set out to do, so that you can be sure to keep your commitment.
4. ALLOW ROOM FOR EXPLORING – Experience is the best teacher! When we create the space for our child/ren to explore, learning and development takes place at any age. A child who explores their ideas, thoughts and beliefs through action gains the freedom to engage with others on a deeper level. Exploring helps us to discover who we are, what we like and what we don’t. Can you imagine creating an environment for your child/ren where “failure” is embraced? What a wonderful gift to give your child.
5. BE YOUR CHILD’S CHEERLEADER! Your words hold power and your position has long-lasting influence. Make the decision to support and encourage your child throughout the trials and tribulations of parenthood. Be careful with your words; choose them wisely. Be a parent that your son or daughter can trust with their innermost secrets and fears. If your child trusts you, he or she will give you their heart and you will gain access to walking with them along their journey to changing the world!
We have consistently and intentionally applied these principles with each of our children from birth through young adulthood. Now, as they navigate college, we see the priceless impact of our efforts—not just for them, but for us as parents. Each of them is an amazing and unique individual, equipped with strong leadership skills and fully prepared to make a meaningful impact on the world!
About Christy Little Jones, MS:
I love the way I sparkle in that sacred place where fear disappears and I am most free to be me! Years of doing “soul work,” has given me an amazing gift . . . permission to trust myself more, love harder, give greater, ask for what I want and stand for more . . . truth! Truth empowers me to love without limits, powerfully, with excellence and perfection. Truth teaches me not to doubt or deny the greatness within me. Throughout my own personal journey, I evicted insecurity by confronting the disappointments in my heart, exposing paralyzing fear and uprooting age-old lies. Courage, boldness and promise took up residence in my soul, revealing my purpose.
As the Chief Cheerleader at www.christylittlejones.com, I elevate other women in their greatness, positioning them to experience greater love, joy and freedom in their hearts, making room in their lives for more of what they want, need and deserve! www.christylittlejones.com
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