~ Anne Sullivan
It definitely
takes a village to raise a child, and a huge help in raising children is having
helpers. Sure, having babysitters and
other paid help is great, but I am referring to those other adults in your
children's lives who love them and care for them and who tell them truths that
they may not want to hear from their parents.
The other day
we were at the dentist's office. We are
blessed that our dentist is also the godmother of one of my children. This wonderful woman told my children all
kinds of things that I would have paid lots of money to have someone say to
them. It included, as one might predict,
not to drink soda because it is bad for you.
But she also shares all kinds of wisdom with them that I am convinced
they pay more attention to than when I say something similar. These other adults who love our children perform
great kindnesses when they take the time to guide them.
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