Roots, Wings and Perspective

A child is born into a family via the womb or via a selfless gift by another woman. No matter which way the child arrives, the class on Parenting 101 begins. There are three important chapters that must be learned in order to pass the final exam. They are Roots, Wings and Perspective. The chapter on roots teaches us that the child needs security and stability. They must know that wherever they travel there is one place on earth that will be constant. The roots in this case are not in the land, but in the hearts of the family they belong to. The chapter on roots is a long one as it passes through infancy, childhood and adolescence. As the child approaches adulthood, the chapter on wings begins. This chapter is a bit more complicated and the parent has to pay as close attention to the curriculum as the child. While the previous chapter established where they came from, this one guides them to where they will go. Wings do not come easily, so there is no glossing over the pages. Step one must come before step two, or they will fail the quizzes. Once the chapter is fully studied and all of the homework is handed in, you graduate with a strong and sturdy set of wings. Ready to soar into adulthood. The epilogue of the manual, and probably the most important part, is perspective. A parent must be able to see things with clear and open eyes. Without perspective, roots will rot and wings will have you fly in circles, going nowhere.