The beauty of the inner monologue becoming a post. What a beautiful Parenthood! I wish more parents had these ideas about raising their children. Maybe we would have more competent adults in the world.
Lovely pictures. Smallsteps has gorwn quite a lot since I last saw a picture of her. And good thing she has all the room for growth plus the safe network of these ideas.
I find interesting that story about drowning. It happened to me as well, but during a swimming class. My parents were present and I still remember their shocked when the teacher jumped into the pool to rescue me. But before bing more afraid of the fact that I almost drown, they kept me in thoses classes until I could swim properly.
It is an scary world and people need to be ready to face challenges of any kind that may arise.
I reckon if all parents wrote near daily, they would discover some good opportunities.
I am glad your parents persevered and taught you. Mine (mother) encouraged us not to swim at all, because of the fears of drowning. When I was revived, my first words were "Don't tell my mother".
This is where our parenting fears restrict our children from learning what they need. Australia is a massive island, Finland has 200,000 lakes - swimming is a must have skill and I am lacking.
The thinking exercise would be good indeed.
Well, it was simples. Besides we live near the coast and swimming is important. My father can't swim. That's another important thing. I even got to compete and stuff. But I wasn't very athletic. And also had to through a fear of depths.