At first blush it looks like roles reversed. It's really just generational expansion. The six-year-old teaches mommy the technical rules of the game. Mommy keeps teaching the social rules of the game: good sportsmanship, losing with grace, winning with grace, sharing the limelight, "menchmanship!"
Think of it this way, Michal. He'll be able to help you with all things like this! You're doing exactly what G and I did for you....raised you for your world, not ours. You're raising your boys for their world, not yours. I'm proud of you.
At first blush it looks like roles reversed. It's really just generational expansion. The six-year-old teaches mommy the technical rules of the game. Mommy keeps teaching the social rules of the game: good sportsmanship, losing with grace, winning with grace, sharing the limelight, "menchmanship!"
ReplyDeleteAww, I like the way you think!!
DeleteWhat a great perspective, Mom! Brilliant!
DeleteThink of it this way, Michal. He'll be able to help you with all things like this! You're doing exactly what G and I did for you....raised you for your world, not ours. You're raising your boys for their world, not yours. I'm proud of you.
ReplyDeleteHuh. I need to remember this. Thank you.
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