When our son was born several years ago, I thought very much about the kind of person we’d like him to be. Which qualities and characteristics to cultivate. What “right” living looks like.
From that motivation came an elementary system to share with him – basic guidelines for “right” living. It had to be simple, but scalable. Approachable for a child, but meaningful enough to grow with him into adulthood.
The result: The Three Most Important Things You Can Be.
Review them, see a fourth addition, consider other systems, and share your own thoughts.
Give it a look for yourself. And consider its applications in parenting.