🍎My husband and I got married in the Orthodox Church. There is a part in the ceremony when the bride and groom have crowns placed on their heads to symbolize that they are the king and queen of their own kingdom. During the traditional Jewish wedding ceremony the bride and groom stand under a chuppah, or canopy, which symbolizes the new household that they are creating which they are the head of. If a couple chooses to have children, they are the king and queen of that Family. Do you take on your role as a parent as if you are the monarch of YOUR Family? A good king or queen rules over their subjects with wisdom and subjects are expected to show respect for their leader and follow the law of the land. A monarch is entrusted with the wellbeing of those who dwell in their country/commonwealth, they set a good example of what a good leader is and even though it is a tall order to maintain, they walk the walk everyday to be a good role model.
This topic has been up for discussion before, it cannot be hit hard enough: Be the Parent, not the friend. Your child will have many friend, a parent is a role that only YOU can occupy. Take it extremely seriously. You have been entrusted with your child’s wellbeing, safety and future. DO NOT take that role lightly. Guide them with the wisdom of a very well respected monarch. I always felt as if I was unable to be my child’s friend until they were well into adulthood. You have one chance to get it right, to send good productive people out into the world. Don’t abdicate your role as a parent. I would rather error on the side of too stringent and then let out the reigns. Once the horse is out of the barn or the genie is out of the bottle, it’s too late. Your kids NEED to respect authority and they learn it first hand from you. They need to respect YOU and you set the example by respecting the authority who reigns over you. You are accountable to God for raising a child who is ready to take on the adult world. Look at the examples in the Bible. The world is a tough place, your kids need to be able to survive and navigate their path. Prepare them. THIS IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ROLE. Do it well and you will have accomplished your highest calling. It is the highest calling and it will lead to a good night’s sleep, leading to many…Great Day 👑
