@sumatranate great article :)
In regards to which is more difficult - the answer is both and neither. As a father of 3 with a 4th on the way - I’ve found that the kid themselves makes the biggest difference on how difficult it is to teach and parent.
My biggest advice for parents would be to remember that kids learn at their pace - our job is just to teach and be consistent. Often the lessons need to be repeated multiple times before it feels like it’s making an impact.
Sometimes the kiddo may not be ready for the lesson - but we don’t really know when they will be - that’s why we just have to be consistent, Breathe deep, and be patient.
I completely agree that the child is the biggest factor - their personality, temperament, giftings, and weaknesses.
Spot on. Consistency is key, but so hard.
Also agree. Many "teachers" (parents included) forget that the lesson is for the student, not the teacher. As parents, we can not afford to be in a check box mentality, meaning that we do a "lesson" and move on. The goal is not to check a box but to instill knowledge and experience into our kiddos.
Thanks for engaging with this post. Much appreciated!