Lessons from a 4-Year-Old: Wanting What Others Have
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“I want what she has!" Recently, our 4-year-old has struggled with discontent, forsaking her Santa-brought gifts for those of her siblings. I observed this emotion of "wanting what they have" and recognized myself in it. For years, I felt inadequate when we attended swim events and my kids needed to wear life vests while others their age just jumped right in. Consistent swim lessons felt elusive and a real burden in time and money, and I would feel envious of families that managed to get their children consistent instruction.
Lessons from a 4-Year-Old: Wanting What Others Have
Lessons from a 4-Year-Old: Wanting What…
Lessons from a 4-Year-Old: Wanting What Others Have
“I want what she has!" Recently, our 4-year-old has struggled with discontent, forsaking her Santa-brought gifts for those of her siblings. I observed this emotion of "wanting what they have" and recognized myself in it. For years, I felt inadequate when we attended swim events and my kids needed to wear life vests while others their age just jumped right in. Consistent swim lessons felt elusive and a real burden in time and money, and I would feel envious of families that managed to get their children consistent instruction.