Parenthood Perks

“The most important thing she'd learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to become a good one”- Jill Churchhill. 

The thought I used to live by when my Unica Hija came in our life. As we all know, parenting is a major task and duty. Nurturing our child is the hardest yet greatest occupation here on earth, I believe. From infancy, the time you have to wake up each dawn just to feed a small creature, you have to put them asleep with a lullaby song and a soft cradle, they are hundred percent dependent to us, parents. Babies are very fragile creature, so handle them with care. 

To childhood, this was the time; they can now play hide-and-seek when nap time and bathing comes. They now know how to throw tantrums, which is very hard for us, especially, for first-time parents. It’s the time we should introduce, that schooling is fun. 

To adolescence, although they’re dependent but not much, unlike the first two mentioned. There are some changes on themselves, physically and mentally as well. They can now, do strolls with or without us. It’s the stage where self-confusion and identity crisis strikes, so as a parent, you have to act as a guidance counselor, in order for them to picture themselves vividly once they have decided in a certain situation. If they open a problem, make sure you advise correctly, and avoid hurting them with your comments as soon as possible, remember, your simple negative comment can ruin their confidence and view in life. 

Lastly is the adulthood, where they can now earn money without the help of us, parents. They can now stand on their own. Just like us, they will also raise their own family and build home. The parents’ role or our role there is to serve as a role model and a guide for them to become an ideal husband or wife, and a loving parent to your grandchild (their children) as well. Most of the cases, grandparents are spoilers, they give everything for their grandchildren, so you have to take everything in moderation, remember, “anything that is too much is bad”. Know your limitations as a grandparent, to avoid misunderstanding with your child and his/her spouse. Don't be a meddler, as long as the issue can be resolve by the couple. But when they seek help, give them a hand, help them as you can. Always open your doors for them, take each sides when problem rises. Tell them that God will not leave them alone. He did not give us circumstances to become paranoid, but to mold them to become a strong and faithful person. 
Remember, parenting is a major hard task. It’s the hardest, yet greatest occupation here on earth. Being a parent, has an endless duty, you will do everything just for your children. You are lucky, because you are blessed by the heavenly father to touch lives, be thankful, you have been experiencing or you will experience, or you had experience this hard yet fulfilling journey.