Originally Posted by OHGrandma
A runner has to work, train, and build up to running a marathon, and I see myself as GS8's trainer for this part of his journey. He doesn't know what I know and it's my job to prepare him. At 8, I'm responsible for this part of his journey. At 18, I expect him to be responsible for the majority of his journey. At that point, I hope to be just a trusted advisor.


I agree with this completely! I always say that I'm not raising children, I'm raising future adults, and I always try to keep my eye on that long-term goal in everything I do. I find it's a good check on my behavior and that of my kids.

Kriston