More on the spirited child - H

Reading about spirited children has been enlightening and life changing. I've already changed the way I handle various situations b/c I understand J much better. I know what's likely going on in her head or can identify the trigger that set her off or at the very least, I can handle the aftermath appropriately.

Thinking about it more, I think this reality is hard for me to handle in part b/c, as with so many things, others have their own uninformed notions about how to parent a spirited child, and if acted upon those can be more damaging and hurtful than they realize. Not only will the average stranger judge me in public for whatever they think I'm doing or not doing or should be doing or how they think I've spoiled my kid, but I think she will also bear some of their negativity. I'm hoping not, but I can't imagine that would be so. When I think about sending her out into the real world, I realize that the real world really is a harsh place.

The brighter side of that is that she has the potential to accomplish much, to leave her mark in the world and have changed it for the better b/c all she needs is already built into her. It just needs to be refined and channeled. That makes me excited for her, and I can't wait to see what she decides to tackle in the future. Lord give us wisdom in guiding her and directing her.