Ignorance Isn't Bliss

There are times in life where we wish we could close our eyes and ears and pretend to ignore the events around us. I know for us, surviving the craziness of the pandemic required us turning off the news and shutting out the outside world for a few moments. In my own life, I say the phrase "ignorance is bliss" many times when people are talking about things that I do not need to concern myself with. 

Unfortunately, ignoring our surroundings can be wonderful in some aspects of our lives, but never with our kids. Ignorance is NEVER bliss when it comes to our children. Truthfully, ignorance in parenting is a swift path to destruction!

As parents, it takes a lot of effort to stay in tune with our children, especially when they hit their teenage years. For our house, this means that we are the nosy parents who ask our kids A LOT of questions. We aren't content with just sitting back and hoping our kids are making good choices. 

There is a great phrase in the business world that says, "Inspect what you expect." This same phrase perfectly applies to parenting. If there are guidelines or restrictions in our home, parenting requires us to inspect our children's behavior to ensure they follow what is expected. Doing this teaches our kids that rules and accountability are a part of life and helps them prepare for success in their lives long after they leave our house.