When I was working at school today with a group of teachers, I mentioned how I was already on my Cole's Google Drive account at school checking on his work. Although he is only in kindergarten, he has already started his journey into the cloud. I love that he can share docs with me. The reaction from the group of teachers was that "Cole doesn't have a chance!" They all laughed that I was already checking up on his school work.
This year is the first year of "official" school for both Drew and Cole. Something I am already struggling with as a dad is how to "know" what is going on with Cole at school. The answers of "I can't remember" have already started with Cole in response to questions about school that day. With the age of technology, I know I might struggle as a parent to walk the fine line of being involved and active with Cole versus being over involved. I want Cole to do well and learn a lot in school. However, I know it is important for him to have plenty of opportunities "safely" fall down in school. This is easier said than done!
My first instinct has a dad is to protect my son. I want to make sure he is happy and thriving. I want to check up on his work and make sure he is learning. I want to jump in and solve his problems when he encounters them. However, I know that I must allow Cole to experience some "bumps in the road" when it comes to growing up. By allowing these "bumps" to occur in the safe setting of school, Cole will learn how to handle adversity...to know how to handle life when life doesn't go his way.
Being a parent is never easy...but I am slowly learning my way.
David
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