Five Freedoms to be Yourself

1   The freedom to see and hear what is here. Instead of what should be, was, or will be.

2   The freedom to say what one feels and thinks. Instead of what one should

3   The freedom to feel what one feels. Instead of what one ought.

4   The freedom to ask for what one wants. Instead of always waiting for permission.

5   The freedom to take risks on own behalf. Instead of choosing only to be ‘secure’.

While granting these freedoms to your children, make sure you assert your own needs. This has advantages for the child’s self-esteem and eases the expression of needs. We should allow our children live life fully and enjoy meeting challenges and be less protective.