Karen: Before we talk about the impor- tant messages you have for parents and children, tell me about what you learned from a favorite parenting moment.
Dr. Dyer: As a father and grandfather, I’ve been blessed with abundant oppor- tunities to be present with babies. My favorite parenting moment is holding them right out of the womb, cutting the cord, and holding them again. We can learn amazing lessons from observing babies and trying to emulate their joy. You didn’t come forth into this world to
suffer, to be anxious, fearful, stressful, or depressed. They’ve done nothing to be so happy. Babies don’t work; they have no possessions; they poop in their pants; and they have no goals other than to grow and explore the world. They don’t have teeth or hair, and they’re pudgy and flatulent. How could they possibly be so joyful and easily pleased? They’re in a constant state of love—they’re still in harmony with the Source that intended them here. Be like that baby you once were. You don’t need a reason to be hap- py…your desire to be so is sufficient.
Karen: What did you learn from your most embarrassing parenting moment?
Dr. Dyer: One time, when I was rush- ing the kids out of the house for school, I raised my voice at my daughter. She replied, "I wonder if all those people would buy a book from Mr.Positive if they saw the way he talks to his 9-year- old daughter?" Kids are very good at showing you your own behavior. What are you modeling to them?
Karen: When did a lesson you were try- ing to teach one of your kids take an unexpected turn?
Dr. Dyer: Many times. One of the fun- niest I can recall happened when my daughter was old enough to complain about how she was being parented. I explained to her that she chose her par- ents when coming into this world, and if she didn't like the way I parent then she shouldn't have chosen me. She re- plied, "I chose you? I must have been in a hurry."
Karen: I can relate to that. The other day, I heard my daughter mimicking me while she was ‘disciplining’ her dolls. Unfortunately, she wasn’t imperson- ating one of my better parenting mo- ments. Right away I thought, ‘that’s not what I want.’ So, let’s talk about what you believe parents really want for their children.
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