Your child is not broken,
Rather s/he is on a journey beyond
“fixed.”
What s/he will learn has already been chosen,
Your growth is open for negotiation.
How will you be blessed?
With acceptance,
Compassion,
Or the full knowledge of your own existence?
Yum!
Thanks, Samantha. When children’s struggles are seen in the light of growth, everyone can relax.
as a teacher, this resonates deeply – well said.
Thank you. I’m glad. My wish would be that, as a culture, we could move from “no child left behind” to “no child is broken.” Then schools would be truly welcoming of all comers.