8 Undeniable Truths Of Parents Who Are Raising An Unyielding Child.

Hmm, perhaps this sounds like your little one? If so, share how you are dealing with parenting a “strong-willed child”.

Not quite sure if it’s your kid or not? Read more to see if you identify with her 8 discoveries of how to tell if you are a parent of a strong-willed child and the effects of it.

Being a parent in the strong-willed child club is not something most parents would have chosen outright, but once we find our footing, we can slowly (albeit painfully at times) begin to realize that these kids are making us into not only the best parents but also the best people we could ever be. If you can identify with most of these truths, you are likely a card-carrying member of the strong-willed child club.

1. Some days you are ready to crawl into the fetal position before you’ve had your first cup of coffee.
Unfortunately, there is no grace period shielding us from the inevitable barrage of questions and arguments before the sun has yet to rise in the sky. Whether you’re awake or not, your kid has already launched into a 10-minute dissertation on why they should be able to wear the same dress to school again today.

2. Your child isn’t who you thought they’d be.
Because you are such a conscious and well-intentioned parent, of course you would have a compliant, easygoing child allowing you to lead their way through life. Ha, freaking ha! It can often feel like a curse to have a stubborn and willful child, but it forces us to remember that the greatest gifts in life many times come through struggle and adversity, and we count our child as one of these gifts.

3. You child has forced you into emotional growth.
Your intense struggles with your determined child have drained the life out of you on more than one occasion. Your child’s ability to draw out all of your unpleasant emotions and behaviors has forced you to take a closer look at yourself. At times, the fact that your child has compelled you to confront your own controlling nature can be considered a blessing.

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