Oftentimes, as adults, we want to have a perfect plan for our children. And when our children challenge this plan, we take offense because it threatens our own identity. But what if you actually leaned into what your children want, the direction they are passionate about, and supported them while keeping them safe and protected?
This is one of the key points that we are discussing today on the Real White House podcast. My daughter, Bailee, struggled with junior high, and we decided to completely pull her out of school in high school to pursue a music career. I noticed anxiety and depression through the roof trying to navigate through the traditional schooling path with her. As a mother, I had to ask myself, maybe the checklist is not one size fits all, and maybe each kid is individually designed and has their own path. Do I have the courage to listen?
Bailee is still a teenager but thriving inside of the music community, and I have no doubt that she will make waves in the music industry.
The other topic that we discussed in this podcast is the dynamic of taking a leap of faith, no matter what age you are—a teenager, a 20-year-old, or as an adult when you feel like you’ve outgrown your current circle of influence. It’s scary to leave because at some level, you know you’re the best at where you’re at and where you need to go. You must have the courage to be at the bottom again. It’s a scary space to be in, but I encourage all my kids to take a leap of faith. The hardest part is starting something new, starting over again, and feeling like you’re at the bottom. The game is about expansion and just when you think you’ve mastered one craft, there’s always another level.
Don’t miss a new episode of the Real White House podcast available every Wednesday, raising the dynamics of toddlers and teenagers building empires.
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