While seeing potential in ones own child may seem intrinsic to most parents, sometimes the waters get muddied. In my case the strong, frequent tantrums thrown by my child have been about as close to mud as you can get.
luckily, one of the many attributes to co-op pre-school is that you must interact with every child....thus bringing you out of your parental vacuum. This week in the Dramatic play room I had the opportunity to interact with many kids, both boys and girls. While applying my "positive perspective" I didn't see a kid who doesn't want to share, but a kid who is determined to keep what he believes is his. Rather than whining I heard a a child being expressive. This changed my whole attitude in trouble shooting but also in being able to engage the children in play. I tell you guys, this positive perspective is gold!
"seeing the attributes" in some children is easy, in others takes some creative thinking. But they all have something to teach us. As for my child's mud (tantrums) I try to see them as strong determination for what she wants...hey, at least it keeps my blood from boiling when I'm in the thick of it ;-)
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