Journey of a Strong-Willed Child

“The key is to equip your child and prepare him for the time when you, his parents, will no longer be in the driver’s seat. Your child will take control of the journey, something he has always longed to do.”

Words from a wise parent? On the contrary, these are words from a strong willed child, turned responsible adult. While many parents face the challenge and overwhelm of handling their strong willed child, words like these can seem more like a dream. A reality far from their reach and that of their child’s.

Kendra Smiley was once that parent, and the quote above came from her son Aaron, the strong willed child. Her journey was no different than yours is today. There was no magical answer that helped her son speak those words of wisdom, nor was there a quick fix. It took devotion, discipline, and perseverance, to guide her son through the toughest of years. Above all else it took courage and strength, courage and strength that came from believing their son was a gift from God.