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Celebrating small win - caught my son being kind when he thought nobody was watching

Apr 23·1 min read

This is probably silly but I had to share. Came home early from work and saw my 9yo helping his little sister tie her shoes without being asked. Just doing it because she needed help, not for any reward or attention. My heart is so full right now. All those conversations about loving others like Jesus does might actually be sticking. These moments remind me why the work of raising godly kids is worth it.

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PPedroRegularApr 24

This is the stuff that matters way more than the big moments. Genuine kindness when nobody's watching. That's the real win right there.

RRob H.RegularApr 25

This is what parenting is actually about right here. Good on you for noticing and I'm sure your oldest felt good knowing you saw it.

RRyanRegularApr 25

Love this. My 10yo did something similar last week and I made sure to acknowledge it without making it weird. It's the quiet wins that matter most.

AAndrew T.RegularApr 25

Not silly at all. That's the kind of moment you remember. Definitely tell him you saw it, but maybe in a low key way so he doesn't start doing it for the praise.

EEricRegularApr 23

That's not silly at all, that's huge. Those are the moments that actually shape who they become. Catching him being kind unprompted means it's becoming part of his character, not just something he does for praise.

BBrandonNew DadApr 24

This made my day reading it. This is what we're actually working toward as parents. The fact that you caught it and recognized it is great - he needs to know you saw it.

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DDaniel P.New DadApr 24

That's not silly at all, that's actually huge. Those moments when they're not performing kindness for a reward or recognition - that's when you know it's sticking. Props to your son.