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Make Parenting Easy: Understand Children

Rather than viewing children as extensions of their parents, this philosophy encourages us to see them as independent souls, each with a unique purpose and destiny. At the heart of this view is the idea that children come into the world not to fulfill their parents’ dreams, but to live out their own lives. Parents, then, are not owners, but stewards and supporters, entrusted with guiding these young individuals as they grow. Think of the relationship between parent and child like an archer and an arrow. The archer provides the strength, support, and initial direction, but ultimately must release the arrow to find its own path.

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Felix Schaefer

Berlin, Germany

Felix Schaefer graduated from “Ludwig-Frank Gymnasium” in Mannheim, Germany in 2003. Shortly after, he moved to Auckland, New Zealand. There, he completed a “Diploma in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Management” and a “Bachelor in Performing Arts”. Ayurveda sparked his interest in health and the connection of the body and mind. He coaches individual clients, teaches health and communication and works in the film industry. In his time in New Zealand he also discovered a passion for dance, in particular contemporary style. He tries to constantly challenge himself to find new combinations for mind and movement patterns. Felix currently works as a freelancer in Berlin, Porto, Bali and Auckland.

6 Days

55 students

4.7 stars

9 min / day

Connection

English

Lesson 1

Children As Independent Beings

This perspective invites us to rethink how we see the role of parents and the nature of a child’s place within the family. Traditionally, children are often viewed as extensions of their parents, inheriting family goals, values, and sometimes even ambitions. But there’s a different view—one that sees children not as possessions, but as unique individuals with their own paths and purposes.

Lesson 2

The Ultimate Expression Of Life: Children

This perspective holds that children are expressions of life’s continuous journey—manifestations of life’s own desire to grow, renew, and extend itself. By viewing children in this light, we’re encouraged to appreciate them as unique embodiments of the life force, rather than merely as extensions of our own lives or dreams. To understand this perspective, imagine life as an expansive, boundless force, one that seeks to perpetuate itself across generations.

Lesson 3

A Vision Of Growth: Parents As Bows And Children As Arrows

In this image, parents provide direction, support, and strength, while children, like arrows, are launched forth to discover their own unique paths. This view suggests that while parents offer the initial guidance, each child is ultimately free to find their own way in life. If we picture the bow and the arrow, we see two forces in harmony yet distinct. The bow embodies strength and stability, while the arrow symbolizes freedom, individuality, and movement.

Lesson 4

Kids: Encouraging Freedom Rather Than Imposing Ideals

This perspective suggests that the true role of a parent is to create an environment that respects a child’s individuality and allows them to grow, rather than shaping them according to our personal ideals. When we embrace this idea, we empower children to discover their own paths, values, and identities, while remaining a supportive and guiding presence in their lives. As parents, caregivers, or mentors, we naturally want the best for our children. We hope for their success, happiness, and character development, often envisioning how they might reach these goals. However, this vision can easily slip into a restrictive mindset if we unintentionally begin to define what a child should become.

Lesson 5

Lessons From Children: Living In The Present

Children naturally embrace the present without the burdens of past regrets or future anxieties. They immerse themselves in life as it unfolds right in front of them, and in doing so, they show us the joy, simplicity, and freedom of presence. While adults often find it challenging to achieve this, children demonstrate a powerful lesson in living wholly in the now. This lecture will explore what it means to live in the present, why children embody this so effortlessly, and how adults can learn from it to bring more mindfulness and fulfillment into their lives.

Lesson 6

True Love: A Parent’s Journey Of Empowering Freedom

It’s a concept that challenges the conventional idea of love as control or protection. Instead, it suggests that true love, especially in the parent-child relationship, doesn’t cling or confine. Rather, it encourages individuality and allows children to follow their unique paths, even if that means embracing their journey into independence. “Loving, but letting go” is about balancing deep affection with respect for a child’s autonomy.

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Recent Reviews

Sudarshan

November 26, 2024

Soon to be Empty Nested the timing of this course couldn’t have been any better. Thank you for this insightful course 🙏🏻

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