Our Most Critical Task

By Dr Bill Maier

For all the tasks that life puts on our plate, there is one area where none of us can afford to fail. Between being busy with work and many of life’s other activities, it is amazing anything gets done well.

But there is one area of life that stands heads above the rest in importance: Raising kids to be healthy, happy, and well adjusted.

It is the most critical thing we will ever do.

Parenting is serious business. The stakes are unbelievably high, and the cost of failure is immense. We are raising the leaders of the next generation, and what we do with that responsibility will echo into history.

The world is filled with good counsellors who are ready with great advice and resources.

So, when you feel confused and challenged by the job of parenting, don’t be afraid to ask for help.


From TODAY, Voices - Monday, 17-May-2010
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