I never told my teenage son that I was proud of him for standing up to bullies at school because I was worried it would encourage him to fight more.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to shape our children's behavior can prevent us from acknowledging the very qualities we want them to develop.
“Where Are You with Grief and regret — what we wish we'd said?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.