We have her approval

We experienced something amazing with Scout. Something all children feel but unfortunately many may suffer because adults don't consider it.

It was appreciation for our empathy for her. It was powerful for all of us.

The background for this story is that she has been potty trained since she was 19 months old, 10  months now. Also, she is not a girl who passes out kisses.

We have NEVER, even once, scolded her or even shown dissapointment in her if she has had a potty accident. We have always been supportive and assurred her it was okay.

The other night she wet the bed in the middle of the night. I can't even remember the last time it had happened (even when she was real little it rarely happened). She was very upset. We cleaned her up, changed her jammies and changed the sheets. All the while she was upset with herself. We continued to assure her it was okay. We worked as a team, as we always do, to get her back together.

We all snuggled back into our big bed together. Lights out, saying our good nights and I love you's. Scout rolled over and gave me a kiss. She never does that. She was so appriceative of our supporting her. I was amazed. I am so happy we chose this radical unschooling path. That we honor and respect and trust our children, no matter how young. Life is Good!