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Apr 12Liked by J. Aaron Simmons

Oh man, this soooo good! As I navigate the seemingly unending requests by my 4 kiddos for permission to do a spectrum activities, I want them to understand and act on the gift and task of their own agency. The phrase, β€œfreedom is real, but so are the consequences,” provides a concise response to help them understand this existential truth and worth! Thanks for the encouragement in the trenches of parenthood! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ˜„

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Apr 12Liked by J. Aaron Simmons

I was blessed to have a father thar raised me to make decisions and do so with the consequences in mind. He might share his thoughts before I decided, tho more in more in my teen years he would challenge me to ask specific questions of him, to learn how to seek wisdom and not simply relying on him to decide. I worked to be this type of parent to my kids. I'm inspired afresh today to be this type of friend, coworker and spiritual mentor. Thanks!

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Apr 12Liked by J. Aaron Simmons

Paternal Caring: the β€œDad” to β€œBruh” Pipeline

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And don’t forget Kool & The Gang: https://youtu.be/3pyvw7lGOZ4?si=KoRGABGEm9gSjXuf

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