Which road are you on?
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference."
Robert Frost
This year, I found myself unexpectedly homeschooling.
Before Covid, I would not have even considered it. But it’s been a weird year like that.
But this post isn’t about homeschooling, which has been surprisingly wonderful, but which MIGHT NOT BE A FIT FOR YOUR FAMILY AT ALL.
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This is about finding the parenting road that empowers YOU.
My wish for you, dear parent, is for empowerment. I want you to feel confident and optimistic.
I want you to trust yourself. I want you to seek people and experiences that increase your confidence as a parent—and to run from anything or anyone that doesn’t.
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How will you know which road to choose?
Often it's the faintest little voice inside—your instincts—whispering: "Choice A feels 1% more empowering than choice B." Pay attention! Empowerment leads to greater empowerment, like compound interest. If you feel yourself feeling more confident after choosing, you are on the right road!
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Last fall, my ex-husband and I had a several choices for school for our kids.
Some of the choices left me discouraged and floundering. But homeschooling felt empowering. So we chose that.
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My wish for you is empowerment. The road you take may be different from mine, but if it empowers you, it will be wonderful.
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”
