We Are All Parents
My pastor recently said something in a sermon that resonated with me. He said:
You are still a parent even if you do not have any children.
It took me a while to understand the wisdom of this statement. While the actual etymology of the word “parent” comes from the Latin word meaning “to give birth”, when I studied Latin, I found myself intrigued that it could also be interpreted to mean “they obey”. Perhaps a better choice would be “they mimic”.
As adults, we are the role models that children look up to. They mimic us in thought and deed, and their experience with us shapes their lives. Every interaction with a child slowly builds their character, and from their character all things flow.
The next time you interact with a child, consider that you—even if for only a brief moment—are their model for adulthood. You are their parent.
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