What I Want For My Future Children
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What I Want For My Future Children

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What I Want For My Future Children
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I have always wanted to have a family since I was a little girl, and I think I have my parents to thank for that - for setting such a great example to one day follow. With so many influences and distractions in today’s world, I want my future children to be centered.

I want my children to know how to work. I don’t want them to think that life comes easy. I want to teach them good work ethics and how to work with other people. I don’t want them to think that the only successful people are at the top of the chain of command in business. Work does not shine through rank itself.

I want my children to confide in me. I don’t need to know everyday elementary school drama, but when the time comes when there is an issue, I want them to know that I will listen with my full attention. I also want them to be able to work out their issues among their peers too. I will not fight their battles, but I will try my best to learn the right time to step in if I’m needed.

I want my children to be open-minded. I don’t want my children to think in terms of black and white. Life is clouded with gray and I want them to be able to decipher all of the unknowns with different perspectives. I want my children to play both the trombone and on the soccer team, if they so please. I want my children to pursue anything they think they would love because I want to support their passions and their happiness as my parents have always supported mine.

I want my children to know that life goes on, and life moves quickly. What hurts today will start to feel better with time and attention. Drama that they’re wrapped up in will disperse even if it seems like it will take forever. Life is worth every second, and I want them to really know that. All the emotions that come along with living mean you’re alive and that is the greatest, most pure thing any person can be.

I want my children to love their lives. The good and the bad. I want them to love all of it. I want my children to know that they are always loved. I want my children to have hope and perseverance. I want them to know that what they aren’t satisfied with can change, but that anything worth doing won’t come easy. Life takes work, but what else are we living for?

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