The Pivotal Role of Parents in Child Development w/ Larry Hagner

Parents are responsible for caring, loving, and guiding their children. They should be the ones to show the ropes of how life is and strengthen their kids to prepare for any challenges they face. Sadly, some parents fail to do all that and instill traumatic experiences into the ones they are supposed to show love. This leads their child to grow up suffering mentally, waiting for someone to pull them out of their difficulties. On the other hand, other children are forced to tackle life themselves. Learning slowly until they reach success.

Larry Hagner shares his experiences growing up without a father figure, how his mom dating an abusive guy became a pattern, and how one experience of rejection became a turning point in his life. Tune in as Larry walks as through as he breaks the generational cycle and helps youth leaders manage through life, business, and self-development.  

Quotes:

• “Intuitional intelligence is so important. If there's something that doesn't feel right in your gut, it's really important to listen to that.” – Larry Hagner
• “The balls that we never get to the plate and swing are the ones we will never hit. Don't be afraid to get up to the plate and strike out half the time. ” – Larry Hagner
• “Sometimes life feels like you're spinning plates on swords, and you don't want one of them to fall. ” – Larry Hagner

Takeaways:

• Having great intuitional intelligence is critical in discerning when something is not right. Feel and listen to your gut; it can help you decide and act accordingly.
• The people who are willing to take chances, whether they will succeed or not, are the ones who will change the world, so don't be scared to do so.
• There will be periods in life when something requires more attention and effort, but you have to make sacrifices, and that's all right.

Conclusion:

The presence of the parents in a child’s life is pivotal in their development. They are the first model of love, appreciation, encouragement, and guidance that would be assimilated by the child in meeting other people outside the family. These help them build or know who they are; and their identity.