A HERO MAKES A BIG DEAL OUT OF ORDINARY THINGS
Have you ever dreamed of driving the Batmobile? I mean, what a car, right? It’s funny how super heroes have a special vehicle that is extraordinary (if they can’t fly themselves or run faster than the speed of sound), because they’ve got to get around right? But why do they have such “wonderful toys?” They could just as easily get downtown taking the bus or driving the minivan. They could, but you know deep down that wouldn’t be the same! There is even something inside of you, Dad, that inspires you to get a heroic vehicle (or at least desire one). However, even if Batman drove up in a black Ford Raptor with off-road suspension, and claw mark decals on the sides it wouldn’t quite fit the bill.
A Hero’s got to make a big deal!
From the grand entrances to the dramatic saving the day at the last minute a hero makes things that would be mole-hills, in our everyday lives, into earth-shattering mountains. It is important as a father to make a big deal of your children and their behaviors, both good and bad.
Most children thrive on encouragement.
Think of a child learning how to walk. They are excited to try to get to the waiting arms of an adult because they are heavily encouraged to do so. And when they are infants we don’t seem to have a problem making a fool out of ourselves to encourage them to the next stage of mobility and growth. For some reason, however, once they start walking many of us flip a switch from encouraging to discouraging behaviors (mostly because they are getting into all of our stuff!). I want to inspire each of you to continue to make a big deal with your child(ren). I don’t mean keep making the “goo-goo face,” but there definitely should be a heightened response to them and their behavior.
“WE ARE MEN OF ACTION…”
Dad… I challenge you to make a big deal about your children’s progress today. Encourage them. Build them up. Don’t fear them becoming conceited, or over confident, make sure they know that you are on their team – their biggest cheerleader. Confidence will even-out as they get older, and when you begin to see the confidence build you can adjust your reactions proportionately.
You can do it! Especially when they are young, make a big deal.