Weekend Reflections: Are you your child’s cheer leader?

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The blue cheerleading squad

During the Upper Primary Sports Day held last week I had the opportunity to view the different houses doing their cheer leading during the cheer leading segment. I took the opportunity to test out the fish eye function on the DSLR. I didn’t know that there were editing functions directly embedded within the camera for processing the photos which are taken.

Blue house cheer leading attempt

It as really cute to see the students all doing a synchronized dance and belting out their house cheers. I didn’t manage to capture the other 4 houses doing their cheer leading performances as I was busy looking after Tiger girl who was busy exploring the stadium as it was her first visit to the place.

Looking at the camaraderie between the members of the various houses and their cheer leading squad made me wonder how active I am in being my child’s cheer leader and rooting for him. Giving him both moral and physical support when he needs it the most.

It is a real delicate balance being supportive and seeming over bearing as a parent. On one hand we want our child to have their own experiences and fight their own battles and on the other hand we want to make sure that they grow up having a healthy self esteem.

I hope my kids do grow up knowing that their mum has always been rooting for them even though I may not appear to be as enthusiastic about certain issues like they are.

Are you your child’s cheerleader too?

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September 15, 2012

Weekend Reflections: Lean on Me

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Lean on Daddy

Last week while out snapping pictures of the mid autumn lanterns I managed to capture this shot of Tiger girl resting on the shoulders of R. It got me thinking how important it is for us as parents to be like a rock for our kids.

Our kids depend on us for a wide variety of things. From physical to emotional support and everything in between. We are their caregiver, financial support, teacher and advisor. Their pillar of strength which they look to in times or need. Their refuge when they seek warmth and comfort. A shoulder for them to lean on when their burden gets too heavy to bear alone.

As a parent we build and make the home that they live in. We help create the memories that will be cherished and remembered all throughout their lives and ours. We give them the skills they need and all the help necessary for them to become independent and self reliant individuals. Whatever we do leaves a big impact on their lives in both positive and negative ways.

It is a real astronomical responsibility that we have as a parent to be a positive influence in our kids life. I count it as a blessing from GOD instead of a burden. It is a gift to be able to be there for our kids in times of pain and sorrow. A shoulder for them to lean on.