Sunday, April 17, 2016

The Kindness of an Encouraging Listen

"Correction does much, but encouragement does more."
~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The other day, my two daughters and I ended up going on an impromptu shopping trip with my lovely friend.  We stopped for dinner after and the four of us shared a booth.  My daughters talked to my friend about all kinds of things from songs they liked to things they enjoyed doing.  My friend asked them questions and listened -- really listened.  And my daughters greatly enjoyed her interest and attention.  On the way home, I marveled at how a kind adult can encourage teenagers as they gain confidence.

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