My Child Is a Rule-Breaker, But Maybe That’s a Good Thing

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As a new mom, I was not a fan of Mommy and Me classes. It wasn’t the overly cheerful instructor or the silly games that got on my nerves. It was circle time that pushed me to my limit, ultimately earning us the title of Mommy and Me Dropouts.

Circle time was pure agony for me. It made me question my parenting skills and left me wondering, “What am I doing wrong?” While other kiddos sat quietly on their parents’ laps singing and clapping, my son was like a tornado, darting around the gym. No matter how many times I pleaded for him to sit still, he was determined to run, climb, and explore. Circle time rules? He didn’t need no stinkin’ rules.

Fast forward a decade, and that adventurous toddler is still beating to his own drum, and his younger brother is just as spirited. They push boundaries, seek loopholes, and when they see a fence, they think, “How can I get over it?” It’s both maddening and exhausting. I often find myself saying “no” and “be careful” as if they’re my catchphrases, wishing for eyes in every direction. I might as well have “Because I said so” tattooed on my forehead!

I’ll admit, I sometimes envy my friends with cautious, rule-abiding kids—those toddlers who wait for their parents before bolting in a crowded store or the preschoolers who never leave the confines of their yard. More than once, I’ve wanted to scream, “Why can’t you just follow the freakin’ rules?”

However, I’ve come to realize that this rule-bending behavior might not be a bad thing after all. Perhaps their rebellious nature will serve them well someday. During a family trip to Yosemite, my son discovered that grizzly bears are endangered in California and began brainstorming ways to protect them. While many of his ideas seemed far-fetched, I couldn’t help but appreciate his willingness to question the status quo.

Later that day, as my sons dashed up mountains, forging their own paths, I saw a glimmer of what their independent spirits might achieve. Rebels and innovators often lead the way in making real change. Instead of asking “What’s impossible?” they ask “Why not?” They carve their own trails rather than sticking to the well-trodden paths of others.

Most groundbreaking inventions and discoveries happened because someone had the courage to break the rules or try something new. Yes, sometimes those attempts end in failure, but occasionally they lead to incredible breakthroughs.

That afternoon, watching my sons fearlessly explore without considering the rules, I realized I could learn from their adventurous spirits. As the cautious rule-follower, I could benefit from stepping off the beaten path now and then.

Though my wild children often drive me to the brink of insanity, I occasionally glimpse the exciting possibilities their independent nature may bring. I want those adventures and discoveries for them—and for myself too.

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In the end, embracing this wild rule-breaking spirit could lead to a lifetime of confidence and discovery for all of us.

Summary

In this reflective piece, a mom shares her journey of raising two spirited, rule-breaking boys. Initially frustrated by their nonconformity, she gradually realizes that their adventurous spirit could lead to positive outcomes. Through experiences like a family trip to Yosemite and discussions about endangered species, she learns to appreciate their innovative thinking and to embrace a little rebellion in her own life.