Jul. 7, 2008 - Mondays On Mothering -- Happy Hearts
Mondays On Mothering
On Happy Hearts
I love seeing my children respond to discipline, instruction, or chore time with happy hearts. I think one of the reasons this has had so much of a positive impact on me recently is because of the very bad attitudes we have been dealing with when chores become necessary. I have started really noticing and praising when any of my children do approach a chore with a happy, cheerful attitude. One child in particular struggles to find joy in spite of chores. I am hoping that by noticing and cheering those times when he comes willingly and with a smile; I will encourage more frequent positive behavior! Another child, I have noticed, almost always comes to chores or school time with a cheerful obedience. Still, I have started drawing attention to her right response with praise. All of my children could use some work in this area! I truly do love it when my children come with a smile and a willing, happy response.
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The bottom line is; We try not to insist on parent-led learning or gravitate toward child-led learning. We try instead to focus on God-led learning and ask for His input and perspective on every aspect of our home school. That way, when others fuss about what Dan and I are doing and make me second guess our decisions -- I can go back to our decision process and find God's fingerprints, reminding me that this is His way.
