Can you think of a time where you compromised a value? Did the outcome have an impact on you or your family like it did mine? In that instance, I learned that even for good reasons, values need to continue to be the compass that guides us in our decision making, big or small.

Are you like me and can do a better job of carrying the weight or being a spotter for your kiddos? Maybe it’s the weight of self-identify, self-esteem, or confidence. It could also be the weight of navigating friendships or excelling in school. Weight could also take shape in the form of anxiety, loneliness, and even depression.

I am also discovering so much about myself in the process and my own shortcomings as a dad and the things I can do better. Sometimes I get so caught up in leading him for the future, that I miss the mark on loving him in the present.