Fierce Protector

The instinct to protect our young is trong.

It is amazing that even the tamest of animals will become fierce when their offspring is threatened by a predator. They will fight with their last breath to prevent the young ones from being harmed in any way if they can possibly help it. They will stand their ground staying between their young and the danger that threatens them until it has passed. Human parents act in the same manner. Those who are calm, gentle and kind, rarely raising their voices at anyone become the total opposite when their children are in danger. This feeling of wanting to protect does not change as the child goes from being a baby to a fully grown adult. We wish their lives to be free from hurts of any kind whether it is in mind, body or spirit. This instinct to protect is strong and as our children grow it is difficult to stand back and let them fend for themselves, to fight their own battles and find their own way to cope with the ups and downs of life. For them to grow into strong, independent adults it is part of role as a parent to go against those instincts and to be there to truly listen with an open mind, only giving advice when asked and holding them in a loving embrace when that is what is needed. Please feel free to share, if you are so inspire.