The Daily Dad

You Must Love the Kid You Have

Sep 17, 2020

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Ryan discusses the significance of accepting your children for who they are, rather than projecting your own desires onto them.

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Parents should accept their children for who they are, rather than holding onto expectations or wishing they were different.

Children deserve to be seen, heard, and known for their authentic selves, allowing them the freedom to make their own choices and follow their own paths.

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Love your child for who they are

As a parent, it is important to love and accept your child for who they are, rather than holding onto expectations or wishing they were different. Whether your child has different traits, abilities, or interests than what you envisioned, it is vital to understand that this is not a problem with them, but rather a challenge for you to overcome. Children often express the desire for their parents to see and understand them as individuals, not as extensions of themselves or as fulfilling their parents' expectations. It is heartbreaking for a child to feel that their parents do not truly know or appreciate who they are. Therefore, it is crucial for parents to provide their children with love, acceptance, and support, allowing them to choose their own path and honoring their unique identity.

Loving and Accepting the Child You Have

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"Maybe you’re an introvert and your daughter turned out to be an extrovert. Maybe you always hoped for a daughter and ended up with three sons. Maybe you wanted an athlete. Or you wanted someone to hand over the family business to. Maybe, sometimes in secret, you wish you had a kid who was easier. Who didn’t struggle as yours does. Who was closer—in this way or that way—to some image you always had in your mind.

Well, guess what? That’s a YOU problem. It’s certainly not their problem."

Ryan talks about the importance of accepting your children for who they are on today's Daily Dad Podcast.

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