Recently, I have become keenly aware that good kids are created by accident. They become good because someone made a concerted effort to pour positive things into them--things like, honor, discipline and respect for others. These qualities are taught through lessons and by observation. For that reason, I have been actively considering how to give my children more examples of people who embody those qualities.
Indeed, raising my children to become good people is my most important job.
That consideration motivated me to join Jack and Jill of America last month. Among other things, Jack and Jill of America exists to promote:
Cultural awareness, educational development, health (education and advocacy), civic (legislative advocacy and service) and social/recreational areas. It also has promoted the public awareness and interests of children including child development, child growth, child quality of life, child care and the promotion of children’s rights.
In a word, Jack and Jill exists to help improve the lives of children. Because I am committed to doing that as well, I appreciate the help from the organization as a whole as well as the other mother members in giving my children better lives. Grateful that I have taken the step to expand my village to include this support for me and my children.
I have been acquainted with Jack and Jill for some time because those I am close to were either members or chose Jack and Jill for their families after they became moms. Above is a photo of my daughter and me from an event we attended last year. We had a great time and attending that event solidified my decision to join. I am a newbie. So, I still have a lot to learn. However, I am excited to share this organization with my fellow moms as we create opportunities for our children.
Stay tuned as I share more about our Jack and Jill adventures!
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