"These appear enough of the time, to be an unnecessary distraction from what we want to achieve as a family." As the parent of two boys (13 and almost 11), this is my favorite line as I can feel the subtext in such a real way. We have not yet had the "Bring Kindness Into The House" conversation, but I believe it is a better approach than my now-famous "dad speeches" that earn more eye rolls than adherence and positive change (I know I'm complicit here as well).
"These appear enough of the time, to be an unnecessary distraction from what we want to achieve as a family." As the parent of two boys (13 and almost 11), this is my favorite line as I can feel the subtext in such a real way. We have not yet had the "Bring Kindness Into The House" conversation, but I believe it is a better approach than my now-famous "dad speeches" that earn more eye rolls than adherence and positive change (I know I'm complicit here as well).
Thanks Paul.
I was thinking about the article myself. A key realization is not to let the 2% (conflicts) spoil my enjoyment of the 98% of my life, that is great.
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