Respectable Silliness

I have been accussed of being too silly at times and quite frankly it was one of the biggest compliments I have ever received from a parent. I am the manager of children. Silliness is the way I motivate my classes. Parents, when you work with children it is important to remember the OPT Rule. Forget what Other People Think. Chidren do not have filters the way we do as adults. If you really want to know how good it feels to connect with your child find new opportunities, wherever you are, to be a child with them. Children are uninhibited, imaginative and focus on the fun in most every situation. In order to bring yourself to that level you will need to forget what Other People Think.


As an instructor, I will tell you that reservations, at first, are normal. But, if you work on unharnessing the child within you, the next time there is a fountain near, you won't care how wet your shoes get jumping in even before your children think about it. A smile on a child's face is a sign of respect and a representation of their love for you. Create more smiles and you will gain more respect and before long you will find your children meeting and exceeding the expectations you have for them.