We came here for the dream. But reality had other plans. Leaving us frustrated and discouraged as we take refuge. Perhaps fearing “the dream is lost”.
But is it? Perhaps it’s been right in front of us all this time: in our children.
Reflect on what you learned about your children while homeschooling them: how do they cope, how do they learn? What’s THEIR dream?
Some things to consider:
- What kind of future are you preparing them for? Acknowledging its unpredictable. Have they begun to imagine their own destiny?
- What strengths, talents, skills do you hope they master? What do they themselves want to be able to do?
- Which topics do they show the most interest in? Could you spin off those into some necessary life skills?
A key part of the answer to every question herein is, as Carol Dweck elaborated, “The Growth Mindset”.
GROWTH MINDSET
Individuals who believe their talents can be developed through hard work, good strategies, and input from others have a growth mindset. They tend to achieve more than those with a more fixed mindset, whom are those who believe their talents are innate gifts.
How do your kids generally approach learning? As a beneficial but difficult necessity? Or as boring drudgery rather than our best path to better things? And how have they coped recently? By waiting until their preferred life returns? Or making the best of this challenging period? You will find kids tend to naturally adapt to their surroundings.
Imagine your kids behind in their school subjects but ahead in life because of how you spend this time. Now how are YOU feeling about this difficult period? Is the dream re-emerging?
“All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.”
– Walt Disney
