I was talking with my mom tonight about high school today vs high school 20 years ago. I had a great high school experience – but there is a part of me that wishes I could do it over again, and do it a little better. However, I would only want to go back if I could take my experience and wisdom with me to ensure I do it better! And at the root of it is to be more kind. I don’t recall being intentionally unkind, but I know I was selfish and at times insecure which doesn’t equate to being kind.
And knowing what I know now, I want to flood my kids with all my wisdom and experience. But how do you teach that without having them roll their eyes because they already know…
And then I came across this and had to screenshot. This is what I need my high school kids to remember:
