A Space To Grow - Signs Our Kids are Maturing
It's easy to measure your child's growth when it comes to height, weight and other milestones; but what about as their conscious mind grows & matures? All the time my oldest son pushes the boundaries of responsibility and independence. "I know that already" is a common phrase slipping from his mouth. Even as I write this he confidently runs out of the house to play with friends -- sans shoes or coat. If you're any thing like me the signs that he is ready to be in charge of his own person is becoming harder to ignore. My very adult way of looking at the world comes up briskly to his own views. He is in a perpetual state of waiting; eagerly waiting for.......summer, friends, tv time, shoes without socks weather, the weekend, mom to look away -- and whatever else sits right with a boy of 7 3/4 years. I decided one day that the war against trash/treasure in his room is being lost and a new tactic might be needed. Away with the idea that a few ...
