Amid the fast pace of parenthood, it's easy to forget that our children are not less than us. Even though we teach a life before them, assuming this position of hierarchy, their bravery outweighs us still, and it is always inspiring of who the child already is before us. Instead of superiority, our children need to feel that we trust them, that we believe in them, and that we see them as equals. Read more on ways to treat your child like an equal here!
Amid the fast pace of parenthood, it's easy to forget that our children are not less than us. Even though we teach a life before them, assuming this position of hierarchy, their bravery outweighs us still, and it is always inspiring of who the child already is before us. Instead of superiority, our children need to feel that we trust them, that we believe in them, and that we see them as equals. Read more on ways to treat your child like an equal 
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