cam has a gamecube. his favorite game is tony hawk’s underground 2. when we first got the game we went through and edited the play list and features so that he could enjoy the skating part of the game while turning off the other junk. he’s had this game for a while and has gotten quite good at it. but, like a lot of games, we have found that the upper levels contain material that gets progressively more objectionable. i’ve been watching carefully and cam has been discussing openly about what things have been “unlocked”. just when i was about to pull the plug on my son’s favorite game ever, he beat me to it. he suggested it was time to go turn the game in.
i was shocked. seriously. he LOVES this game and is so good at it that teenagers are amazed. but just like that, he was willing to give it up. he told me he knew what was good and bad because we talk about it so much, and he really tried to steer clear of the bad stuff. but he knew i was not happy with the content and said, “mom, if you don’t like it - i can get rid of it”. without batting an eye and with a smile on his face, it was not hard at all. he trusted my guidance more than he loved a thing.
why? because we talk. constantly. about everything. i listen and he listens. he asks and i explain. when i’m wrong i admit it. when he’s wrong he just wants to understand why so he can get it right next time. we love spending time together and he trusts me.
the lessons i learn from raising my son are sometimes painfully revealing. he thinks i’m guiding and teaching him… raising him to be a Godly man. the truth? God is using him to guide and teach me… to raise me up to be a Godly woman.
i need to talk to my Heavenly Father more… i want to be soft and pliable like my son.
thank’s cam. i love being your mom.
he ended up trading a lot of his games
…to the tune of $165 trade in value @ EBGames
he prayed before he left that he would have enough for a PSP.
he did. i thank God for small reinforcements.
July 26, 2008
I am impressed - AGAIN!
Kinda like the Superman movie.
What a gem my grandson!!! And his parents!!!
Nothing, nothing, nothing beats constant communication with your kids.
I looovvvve you all!
great post! me and kir just finished the Communication chapter of our pre-martial counseling and talking and listening is the key in marriage im thinking…
thanks for the reminder
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I love watching you with your Son. It inspires me to be a better Mom. sometimes I think I will never get it right. I have been given a second chance to do this child rearing thing and I have to admit with God in it is easier.
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