Writing is a Gift
There are people who are naturally gifted speakers. You know who I’m talking about. Maybe you are one of those people.
Then there are others who weren’t born with the gift of naturally conveying our thoughts orally in the moment. We struggle to convey our deeper message in conversation. Maybe our brains need more time to process the information, maybe we have been conditioned to ‘have an answer or reply now’, or maybe we like to observe, take in all the information, things not being said, and form an opinion or response.
Writing allows a person to do this. Writing allows naturally gifted speakers to go deeper into subjects as well. Writing is for every person, regardless of any preconceived descriptions of self. Teaching your children to write, to convey the message they want to share with the world in a safe environment is truly a gift every parent should give their child.
Writing is a wonderful way to share things that might be hard to say aloud. Think back on your life. I’m sure every single person has an experience where the person you were trying to communicate with just wouldn’t listen. They seemed to twist every word you said or they barely let you talk at all. Writing can help sort out your thoughts, convey the message that you are trying to share. It can help you stand strong in your beliefs and give you the strength to convey them. Creating a safe environment in your home to let your children write freely, without judgement or criticism, will give them courage later in life to stand strong in their beliefs and stand even stronger in their own boundaries.
We all know that the public school system has requirements to meet, standards to master, and testing to excel in. When I was a public school teacher I flip flopped between grammar curriculum and writing lessons. It was difficult to get all of the curriculum met. We did use grammar concepts that were learned in our writing, but it felt very rushed, especially for some children. Spending the time needed in writing essays to really ‘hear’ each child’s authentic voice was difficult. In spite of that, I was given amazing insights to ‘who’ these children were. I learned so many unexpected things and I felt so privileged being given the gift of them sharing their lives. With the Empowered Writing Curriculum you will have the opportunity to take your time, dive deep into topics like compassion and gratitude. You will gain so much insight into your own children. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of ‘who they are’ in the moment. You will help them build their authentic voice and use it with confidence!
Children that may not have been born ‘naturally gifted speakers’ will gain the confidence to speak their own words, thoughts, and beliefs, not just parrot the narrative being thrown at them from society.
I know from experience that a solid foundation in writing is a true gift. I have seen children who could barely say hello to me each morning transform into a person who wouldn't stop chattering when they saw me. Being seen and heard for the person you are is what every person deserves. Creating this safe environment for a child to share their words is crucial. I believe the bond you already have will grow stronger, the conversations that blossom will become deeper, and the love that already exists will become unconditional.
While this may seem silly to some, think about your own life. Who do you feel the safest with? Who do you confide in? Is it someone who listens without judgement? Someone who doesn’t laugh or ridicule you? Someone who may have differing beliefs or opinions, but still values what you have to say without having to try and change your mind? I hope so. Every person deserves this in life, especially every single child. Being that person for your children is crucial for what children will choose to allow in their lives. If you are this person for your child, your child will expect nothing less in adulthood.
Teach your children to write:
· With confidence
· Using their authentic voice
· Without fear of condemnation
· With the right to change their beliefs
· While being true to themselves
As parents we have such a crucial role in our children’s lives. I read a book before my daughter was born and the author repeated over and over, “treat your baby like a person, not an object, explain to them everything you are doing, honor them in all ways” I’m paraphrasing, but I took this information into the deepest part of my heart. My children have never been objects, people to ‘make me proud’, people that should follow the path I think they should take, people that are looking over their shoulder wondering what I will think. They are both completely their own authentic beings. They are free to be whoever they decide to be in every moment of everyday life and they can change on a whim if they so desire. Teaching them to trust themselves, what they know to be true for them and not being afraid of what others think has been a blessing to watch.
Give your child the foundation of writing, see where that takes them. See where it takes your relationship. Spending quality time diving into important life concepts and writing about them is such an amazing way to not only build a writing foundation, but a foundation of an unconditionally loving relationship as well. Set the standard for all their future relationships by being the most unconditionally loving parent. While the outside world exists in chaos most of the time. The safe, stable and loving home environment will be the standard they expect for themselves forever.